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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.26, 22,069.74 and 4,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.26, 22,069.74 and 4,853.38 is: 7,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.26 : 22,069.74 = 4,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.26/22,069.74 = 4,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.26x = 22,069.74 × 4,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.26x = 107,112,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,112,834.72/14,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.01

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