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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.48, 21,995.74 and 4,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.48, 21,995.74 and 4,804.52 is: 7,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.48 : 21,995.74 = 4,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.48/21,995.74 = 4,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.48x = 21,995.74 × 4,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.48x = 105,678,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,678,972.74/14,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.97

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