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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.96, 22,211.94 and 4,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.96, 22,211.94 and 4,942.72 is: 7,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.96 : 22,211.94 = 4,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.96/22,211.94 = 4,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.96x = 22,211.94 × 4,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.96x = 109,787,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,787,400.08/14,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.58

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