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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.72, 22,011.42 and 4,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.72, 22,011.42 and 4,822.88 is: 7,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.72 : 22,011.42 = 4,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.72/22,011.42 = 4,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.72x = 22,011.42 × 4,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.72x = 106,158,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158,437.29/14,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.61

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