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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.54, 22,307.94 and 4,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.54, 22,307.94 and 4,876.86 is: 7,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.54 : 22,307.94 = 4,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.54/22,307.94 = 4,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.54x = 22,307.94 × 4,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.54x = 108,792,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,792,700.27/14,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.50

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