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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.16, 22,005.59 and 4,805.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.16, 22,005.59 and 4,805.79 is: 7,209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.16 : 22,005.59 = 4,805.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.16/22,005.59 = 4,805.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.16x = 22,005.59 × 4,805.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.16x = 105,754,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,754,220.34/14,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.29

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