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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.96, 22,055.64 and 4,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.96, 22,055.64 and 4,709.16 is: 7,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.96 : 22,055.64 = 4,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.96/22,055.64 = 4,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.96x = 22,055.64 × 4,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.96x = 103,863,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,863,537.66/14,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.12

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