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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,746.56, 22,117.68 and 4,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,746.56, 22,117.68 and 4,884 is: 7,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,746.56 : 22,117.68 = 4,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,746.56/22,117.68 = 4,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,746.56x = 22,117.68 × 4,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,746.56x = 108,022,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,022,749.12/14,746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.28

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