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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,654.70, 21,983.58 and 4,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,654.70, 21,983.58 and 4,266.45 is: 6,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,654.70 : 21,983.58 = 4,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,654.70/21,983.58 = 4,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,654.70x = 21,983.58 × 4,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,654.70x = 93,791,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791,844.89/14,654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.12

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