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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.52, 21,995.49 and 4,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.52, 21,995.49 and 4,671.96 is: 7,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.52 : 21,995.49 = 4,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.52/21,995.49 = 4,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.52x = 21,995.49 × 4,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.52x = 102,761,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,761,916.12/14,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.61

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