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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.92, 22,158.64 and 4,911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.92, 22,158.64 and 4,911.92 is: 7,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.92 : 22,158.64 = 4,911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.92/22,158.64 = 4,911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.92x = 22,158.64 × 4,911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.92x = 108,841,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,841,466.99/14,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.14

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