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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.68, 22,092.82 and 4,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.68, 22,092.82 and 4,869.12 is: 7,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.68 : 22,092.82 = 4,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.68/22,092.82 = 4,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.68x = 22,092.82 × 4,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.68x = 107,572,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,572,591.72/14,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.13

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