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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.58, 22,067.24 and 4,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.58, 22,067.24 and 4,850.51 is: 7,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.58 : 22,067.24 = 4,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.58/22,067.24 = 4,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.58x = 22,067.24 × 4,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.58x = 107,037,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,037,270.08/14,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.73

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