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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.73, 21,950.82 and 4,775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.73, 21,950.82 and 4,775.37 is: 7,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.73 : 21,950.82 = 4,775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.73/21,950.82 = 4,775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.73x = 21,950.82 × 4,775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.73x = 104,823,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,823,287.30/14,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.15

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