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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.58, 22,033.80 and 4,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.58, 22,033.80 and 4,824.68 is: 7,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.58 : 22,033.80 = 4,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.58/22,033.80 = 4,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.58x = 22,033.80 × 4,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.58x = 106,306,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306,034.18/14,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.82

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