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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.70, 22,041.99 and 4,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.70, 22,041.99 and 4,837.86 is: 7,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.70 : 22,041.99 = 4,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.70/22,041.99 = 4,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.70x = 22,041.99 × 4,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.70x = 106,636,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,636,061.74/14,699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.30

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