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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.73, 22,269.94 and 4,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.73, 22,269.94 and 4,852.20 is: 7,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.73 : 22,269.94 = 4,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.73/22,269.94 = 4,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.73x = 22,269.94 × 4,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.73x = 108,058,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,058,135.06/14,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.77

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