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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.62, 22,382.16 and 4,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.62, 22,382.16 and 4,927.14 is: 7,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.62 : 22,382.16 = 4,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.62/22,382.16 = 4,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.62x = 22,382.16 × 4,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.62x = 110,280,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,280,035.82/14,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.14

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