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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.33, 22,180.33 and 4,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.33, 22,180.33 and 4,926.25 is: 7,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.33 : 22,180.33 = 4,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.33/22,180.33 = 4,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.33x = 22,180.33 × 4,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.33x = 109,265,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,265,850.66/14,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.15

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