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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.81, 22,039.28 and 4,693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.81, 22,039.28 and 4,693.06 is: 7,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.81 : 22,039.28 = 4,693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.81/22,039.28 = 4,693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.81x = 22,039.28 × 4,693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.81x = 103,431,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,431,663.40/14,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.09

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