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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.57, 21,996.65 and 4,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.57, 21,996.65 and 4,133.68 is: 6,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.57 : 21,996.65 = 4,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.57/21,996.65 = 4,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.57x = 21,996.65 × 4,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.57x = 90,927,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,927,036.51/14,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.88

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