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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.92, 22,068.72 and 4,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.92, 22,068.72 and 4,853.44 is: 7,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.92 : 22,068.72 = 4,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.92/22,068.72 = 4,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.92x = 22,068.72 × 4,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.92x = 107,109,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,109,208.40/14,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.45

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