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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.86, 21,886.47 and 4,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.86, 21,886.47 and 4,727.92 is: 7,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.86 : 21,886.47 = 4,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.86/21,886.47 = 4,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.86x = 21,886.47 × 4,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.86x = 103,477,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,477,479.24/14,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.91

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