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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.17, 22,125.72 and 4,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.17, 22,125.72 and 4,889.16 is: 7,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.17 : 22,125.72 = 4,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.17/22,125.72 = 4,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.17x = 22,125.72 × 4,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.17x = 108,176,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,176,203.53/14,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.90

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