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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.95, 21,953.84 and 4,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.95, 21,953.84 and 4,775.24 is: 7,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.95 : 21,953.84 = 4,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.95/21,953.84 = 4,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.95x = 21,953.84 × 4,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.95x = 104,834,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,834,721.28/14,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.82

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