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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.59, 22,121.39 and 4,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.59, 22,121.39 and 4,356.91 is: 6,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.59 : 22,121.39 = 4,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.59/22,121.39 = 4,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.59x = 22,121.39 × 4,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.59x = 96,380,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380,905.30/14,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.37

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