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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.83, 22,131.54 and 4,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.83, 22,131.54 and 4,893.86 is: 7,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.83 : 22,131.54 = 4,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.83/22,131.54 = 4,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.83x = 22,131.54 × 4,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.83x = 108,308,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,308,713.67/14,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.05

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