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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,638.23, 21,955.06 and 4,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,638.23, 21,955.06 and 4,775.32 is: 7,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,638.23 : 21,955.06 = 4,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,638.23/21,955.06 = 4,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,638.23x = 21,955.06 × 4,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,638.23x = 104,842,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,842,470.53/14,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.24

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