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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.59, 22,036.14 and 4,827.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.59, 22,036.14 and 4,827.47 is: 7,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.59 : 22,036.14 = 4,827.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.59/22,036.14 = 4,827.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.59x = 22,036.14 × 4,827.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.59x = 106,378,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,378,694.59/14,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.27

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