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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.28, 22,368.90 and 4,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.28, 22,368.90 and 4,524 is: 6,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.28 : 22,368.90 = 4,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.28/22,368.90 = 4,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.28x = 22,368.90 × 4,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.28x = 101,196,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,196,903.60/14,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.15

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