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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.84, 22,013.72 and 4,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.84, 22,013.72 and 4,814.16 is: 7,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.84 : 22,013.72 = 4,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.84/22,013.72 = 4,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.84x = 22,013.72 × 4,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.84x = 105,977,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,977,570.28/14,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.72

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