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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.99, 21,884.88 and 4,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.99, 21,884.88 and 4,729.98 is: 7,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.99 : 21,884.88 = 4,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.99/21,884.88 = 4,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.99x = 21,884.88 × 4,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.99x = 103,515,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515,044.70/14,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.48

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