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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.83, 21,998.54 and 4,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.83, 21,998.54 and 4,134.94 is: 6,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.83 : 21,998.54 = 4,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.83/21,998.54 = 4,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.83x = 21,998.54 × 4,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.83x = 90,962,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,962,622.31/14,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.78

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