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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,789.98, 22,182.57 and 4,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,789.98, 22,182.57 and 4,929.34 is: 7,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,789.98 : 22,182.57 = 4,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,789.98/22,182.57 = 4,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,789.98x = 22,182.57 × 4,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,789.98x = 109,345,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,345,429.60/14,789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.21

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