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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.82, 22,069.12 and 4,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.82, 22,069.12 and 4,851.76 is: 7,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.82 : 22,069.12 = 4,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.82/22,069.12 = 4,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.82x = 22,069.12 × 4,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.82x = 107,074,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074,073.65/14,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.61

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