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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.39, 21,996.48 and 4,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.39, 21,996.48 and 4,804.47 is: 7,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.39 : 21,996.48 = 4,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.39/21,996.48 = 4,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.39x = 21,996.48 × 4,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.39x = 105,681,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,681,428.27/14,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.20

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