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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.68, 22,003.35 and 4,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.68, 22,003.35 and 4,805.74 is: 7,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.68 : 22,003.35 = 4,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.68/22,003.35 = 4,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.68x = 22,003.35 × 4,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.68x = 105,742,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,742,379.23/14,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.70

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