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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.97, 22,228.32 and 4,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.97, 22,228.32 and 4,958.94 is: 7,436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.97 : 22,228.32 = 4,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.97/22,228.32 = 4,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.97x = 22,228.32 × 4,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.97x = 110,228,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,228,905.18/14,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.86

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