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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.84, 21,977.46 and 4,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.84, 21,977.46 and 4,793.22 is: 7,185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.84 : 21,977.46 = 4,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.84/21,977.46 = 4,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.84x = 21,977.46 × 4,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.84x = 105,342,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,342,800.82/14,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.32

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