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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.80, 22,048.20 and 7,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.80, 22,048.20 and 7,786.80 is: 11,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.80 : 22,048.20 = 7,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.80/22,048.20 = 7,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.80x = 22,048.20 × 7,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.80x = 171,684,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,684,923.76/14,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.20

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