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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.92, 21,940.52 and 4,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.92, 21,940.52 and 4,766 is: 7,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.92 : 21,940.52 = 4,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.92/21,940.52 = 4,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.92x = 21,940.52 × 4,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.92x = 104,568,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,568,518.32/14,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.05

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