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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.28, 21,969.90 and 4,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.28, 21,969.90 and 4,783.55 is: 7,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.28 : 21,969.90 = 4,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.28/21,969.90 = 4,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.28x = 21,969.90 × 4,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.28x = 105,094,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,094,005.30/14,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.45

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