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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.69, 22,296.87 and 4,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.69, 22,296.87 and 4,870.13 is: 7,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.69 : 22,296.87 = 4,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.69/22,296.87 = 4,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.69x = 22,296.87 × 4,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.69x = 108,588,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,588,544.01/14,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.66

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