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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.84, 21,996.70 and 4,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.84, 21,996.70 and 4,671.08 is: 7,004.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.84 : 21,996.70 = 4,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.84/21,996.70 = 4,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.84x = 21,996.70 × 4,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.84x = 102,748,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,748,345.44/14,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.53

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