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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.28, 22,221.36 and 4,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.28, 22,221.36 and 4,951.28 is: 7,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.28 : 22,221.36 = 4,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.28/22,221.36 = 4,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.28x = 22,221.36 × 4,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.28x = 110,024,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,024,175.34/14,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.90

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