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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.08, 22,095.81 and 4,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.08, 22,095.81 and 4,869.14 is: 7,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.08 : 22,095.81 = 4,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.08/22,095.81 = 4,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.08x = 22,095.81 × 4,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.08x = 107,587,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,587,481.82/14,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.93

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