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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.67, 21,997.35 and 4,800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.67, 21,997.35 and 4,800.30 is: 7,201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.67 : 21,997.35 = 4,800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.67/21,997.35 = 4,800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.67x = 21,997.35 × 4,800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.67x = 105,593,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,593,879.21/14,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.05

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