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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.63, 22,036.10 and 4,827.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.63, 22,036.10 and 4,827.51 is: 7,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.63 : 22,036.10 = 4,827.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.63/22,036.10 = 4,827.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.63x = 22,036.10 × 4,827.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.63x = 106,379,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,379,468.97/14,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.30

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