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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.84, 21,975.36 and 4,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.84, 21,975.36 and 4,261.59 is: 6,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.84 : 21,975.36 = 4,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.84/21,975.36 = 4,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.84x = 21,975.36 × 4,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.84x = 93,649,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,649,926.60/14,649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.56

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