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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.94, 21,967.08 and 4,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.94, 21,967.08 and 4,786.84 is: 7,176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.94 : 21,967.08 = 4,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.94/21,967.08 = 4,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.94x = 21,967.08 × 4,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.94x = 105,152,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,152,897.23/14,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.23

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