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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.65, 22,384.77 and 4,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.65, 22,384.77 and 4,929.26 is: 7,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.65 : 22,384.77 = 4,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.65/22,384.77 = 4,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.65x = 22,384.77 × 4,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.65x = 110,340,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340,248.69/14,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.17

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