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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.77, 22,382.33 and 4,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.77, 22,382.33 and 4,927.27 is: 7,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.77 : 22,382.33 = 4,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.77/22,382.33 = 4,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.77x = 22,382.33 × 4,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.77x = 110,283,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,283,826.78/14,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.31

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