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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.94, 21,886.88 and 4,728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.94, 21,886.88 and 4,728.23 is: 7,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.94 : 21,886.88 = 4,728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.94/21,886.88 = 4,728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.94x = 21,886.88 × 4,728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.94x = 103,486,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,486,178.22/14,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.47

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