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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.67, 22,170.51 and 4,925.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.67, 22,170.51 and 4,925.81 is: 7,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.67 : 22,170.51 = 4,925.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.67/22,170.51 = 4,925.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.67x = 22,170.51 × 4,925.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.67x = 109,207,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207,775.29/14,779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.06

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