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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,608.73, 21,914.31 and 4,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,608.73, 21,914.31 and 4,747.79 is: 7,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,608.73 : 21,914.31 = 4,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,608.73/21,914.31 = 4,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,608.73x = 21,914.31 × 4,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,608.73x = 104,044,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,044,541.87/14,608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.08

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