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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.72, 22,268.46 and 4,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.72, 22,268.46 and 4,983.14 is: 7,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.72 : 22,268.46 = 4,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.72/22,268.46 = 4,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.72x = 22,268.46 × 4,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.72x = 110,966,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,966,853.76/14,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.68

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