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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.58, 21,996.64 and 4,136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.58, 21,996.64 and 4,136.39 is: 6,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.58 : 21,996.64 = 4,136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.58/21,996.64 = 4,136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.58x = 21,996.64 × 4,136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.58x = 90,986,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,986,681.73/14,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.10

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