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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.69, 22,182.73 and 4,925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.69, 22,182.73 and 4,925.03 is: 7,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.69 : 22,182.73 = 4,925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.69/22,182.73 = 4,925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.69x = 22,182.73 × 4,925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.69x = 109,250,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,250,487.51/14,786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.44

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