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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.94, 22,095.72 and 4,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.94, 22,095.72 and 4,871.27 is: 7,306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.94 : 22,095.72 = 4,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.94/22,095.72 = 4,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.94x = 22,095.72 × 4,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.94x = 107,634,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,634,273.20/14,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.18

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