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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.42, 22,033.35 and 4,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.42, 22,033.35 and 4,694.28 is: 7,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.42 : 22,033.35 = 4,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.42/22,033.35 = 4,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.42x = 22,033.35 × 4,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.42x = 103,430,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,430,714.24/14,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.65

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