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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.41, 22,014.36 and 4,816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.41, 22,014.36 and 4,816.51 is: 7,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.41 : 22,014.36 = 4,816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.41/22,014.36 = 4,816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.41x = 22,014.36 × 4,816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.41x = 106,032,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,032,361.00/14,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.66

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