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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.83, 22,004.73 and 4,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.83, 22,004.73 and 4,808.16 is: 7,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.83 : 22,004.73 = 4,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.83/22,004.73 = 4,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.83x = 22,004.73 × 4,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.83x = 105,802,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802,262.60/14,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.73

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