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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.27, 22,180.81 and 4,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.27, 22,180.81 and 4,926.23 is: 7,389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.27 : 22,180.81 = 4,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.27/22,180.81 = 4,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.27x = 22,180.81 × 4,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.27x = 109,267,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,267,771.65/14,786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.81

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