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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.72, 22,039.88 and 4,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.72, 22,039.88 and 4,828.76 is: 7,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.72 : 22,039.88 = 4,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.72/22,039.88 = 4,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.72x = 22,039.88 × 4,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.72x = 106,425,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,425,290.95/14,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.90

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