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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.02, 21,988.94 and 4,664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.02, 21,988.94 and 4,664.37 is: 6,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.02 : 21,988.94 = 4,664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.02/21,988.94 = 4,664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.02x = 21,988.94 × 4,664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.02x = 102,564,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,564,526.87/14,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.21

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