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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.02, 21,997.50 and 4,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.02, 21,997.50 and 4,135.78 is: 6,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.02 : 21,997.50 = 4,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.02/21,997.50 = 4,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.02x = 21,997.50 × 4,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.02x = 90,976,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,976,820.55/14,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.24

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