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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.93, 22,251.26 and 4,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.93, 22,251.26 and 4,971.32 is: 7,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.93 : 22,251.26 = 4,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.93/22,251.26 = 4,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.93x = 22,251.26 × 4,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.93x = 110,617,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,617,997.75/14,838.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.58

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