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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.28, 22,011.02 and 4,817.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.28, 22,011.02 and 4,817.48 is: 7,227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.28 : 22,011.02 = 4,817.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.28/22,011.02 = 4,817.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.28x = 22,011.02 × 4,817.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.28x = 106,037,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,037,514.49/14,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.56

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