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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.36, 21,954.72 and 4,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.36, 21,954.72 and 4,771.84 is: 7,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.36 : 21,954.72 = 4,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.36/21,954.72 = 4,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.36x = 21,954.72 × 4,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.36x = 104,764,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,764,411.08/14,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.31

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