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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.65, 22,179.97 and 4,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.65, 22,179.97 and 4,925.87 is: 7,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.65 : 22,179.97 = 4,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.65/22,179.97 = 4,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.65x = 22,179.97 × 4,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.65x = 109,255,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,255,525.61/14,787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.29

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