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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.90, 21,971.15 and 4,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.90, 21,971.15 and 4,791.35 is: 7,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.90 : 21,971.15 = 4,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.90/21,971.15 = 4,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.90x = 21,971.15 × 4,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.90x = 105,271,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,271,518.49/14,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.35

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