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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.02, 21,977.86 and 4,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.02, 21,977.86 and 4,786.64 is: 7,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.02 : 21,977.86 = 4,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.02/21,977.86 = 4,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.02x = 21,977.86 × 4,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.02x = 105,200,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200,103.79/14,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.88

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