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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.96, 22,095.22 and 4,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.96, 22,095.22 and 4,870.10 is: 7,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.96 : 22,095.22 = 4,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.96/22,095.22 = 4,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.96x = 22,095.22 × 4,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.96x = 107,605,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,605,930.92/14,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.24

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