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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.41, 22,248.77 and 4,971.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.41, 22,248.77 and 4,971.69 is: 7,457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.41 : 22,248.77 = 4,971.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.41/22,248.77 = 4,971.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.41x = 22,248.77 × 4,971.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.41x = 110,613,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,613,962.46/14,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.59

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