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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.39, 21,978.31 and 4,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.39, 21,978.31 and 4,790.19 is: 7,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.39 : 21,978.31 = 4,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.39/21,978.31 = 4,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.39x = 21,978.31 × 4,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.39x = 105,280,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280,280.78/14,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.18

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