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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,664, 77,496.72 and 14,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,664, 77,496.72 and 14,728 is: 22,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,664 : 77,496.72 = 14,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,664/77,496.72 = 14,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,664x = 77,496.72 × 14,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,664x = 1,141,371,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,371,692.16/51,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.21

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