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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.58, 22,053.59 and 4,707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.58, 22,053.59 and 4,707.78 is: 7,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.58 : 22,053.59 = 4,707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.58/22,053.59 = 4,707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.58x = 22,053.59 × 4,707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.58x = 103,823,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,823,449.93/14,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.06

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