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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.70, 21,994.65 and 4,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.70, 21,994.65 and 4,806.30 is: 7,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.70 : 21,994.65 = 4,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.70/21,994.65 = 4,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.70x = 21,994.65 × 4,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.70x = 105,712,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,712,886.30/14,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.68

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