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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.56, 22,182.52 and 4,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.56, 22,182.52 and 4,924.88 is: 7,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.56 : 22,182.52 = 4,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.56/22,182.52 = 4,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.56x = 22,182.52 × 4,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.56x = 109,246,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,246,249.10/14,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.21

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