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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.78, 21,949.97 and 4,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.78, 21,949.97 and 4,768.78 is: 7,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.78 : 21,949.97 = 4,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.78/21,949.97 = 4,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.78x = 21,949.97 × 4,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.78x = 104,674,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,674,577.94/14,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.92

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