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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.16, 22,016.98 and 4,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.16, 22,016.98 and 4,818.26 is: 7,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.16 : 22,016.98 = 4,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.16/22,016.98 = 4,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.16x = 22,016.98 × 4,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.16x = 106,083,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,083,534.05/14,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.29

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