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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.36, 22,012.89 and 4,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.36, 22,012.89 and 4,814.52 is: 7,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.36 : 22,012.89 = 4,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.36/22,012.89 = 4,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.36x = 22,012.89 × 4,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.36x = 105,981,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,981,499.16/14,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.73

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