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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.34, 22,014.40 and 4,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.34, 22,014.40 and 4,814.66 is: 7,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.34 : 22,014.40 = 4,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.34/22,014.40 = 4,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.34x = 22,014.40 × 4,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.34x = 105,991,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,991,851.10/14,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.45

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