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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.20, 22,452.96 and 4,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.20, 22,452.96 and 4,973.28 is: 7,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.20 : 22,452.96 = 4,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.20/22,452.96 = 4,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.20x = 22,452.96 × 4,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.20x = 111,664,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,664,856.91/14,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.14

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