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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.59, 22,010.98 and 4,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.59, 22,010.98 and 4,812.64 is: 7,219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.59 : 22,010.98 = 4,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.59/22,010.98 = 4,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.59x = 22,010.98 × 4,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.59x = 105,930,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,930,910.76/14,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.65

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