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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,653.44, 21,975.94 and 4,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,653.44, 21,975.94 and 4,122.73 is: 6,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,653.44 : 21,975.94 = 4,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,653.44/21,975.94 = 4,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,653.44x = 21,975.94 × 4,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,653.44x = 90,600,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,600,899.74/14,653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.91

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