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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.46, 21,999.80 and 4,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.46, 21,999.80 and 4,803 is: 7,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.46 : 21,999.80 = 4,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.46/21,999.80 = 4,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.46x = 21,999.80 × 4,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.46x = 105,665,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,665,039.40/14,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.52

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