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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.61, 22,097.88 and 4,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.61, 22,097.88 and 4,868.88 is: 7,304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.61 : 22,097.88 = 4,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.61/22,097.88 = 4,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.61x = 22,097.88 × 4,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.61x = 107,591,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,591,925.97/14,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.47

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