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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,663.51, 63,994.86 and 14,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,663.51, 63,994.86 and 14,583.24 is: 21,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,663.51 : 63,994.86 = 14,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,663.51/63,994.86 = 14,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,663.51x = 63,994.86 × 14,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,663.51x = 933,252,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,252,402.15/42,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,874.72

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