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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.63, 22,377.66 and 4,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.63, 22,377.66 and 4,924.14 is: 7,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.63 : 22,377.66 = 4,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.63/22,377.66 = 4,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.63x = 22,377.66 × 4,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.63x = 110,190,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,190,618.82/14,921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.63

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