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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.72, 22,221.76 and 4,953.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.72, 22,221.76 and 4,953.05 is: 7,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.72 : 22,221.76 = 4,953.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.72/22,221.76 = 4,953.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.72x = 22,221.76 × 4,953.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.72x = 110,065,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,065,352.49/14,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.96

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