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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.55, 22,053.63 and 4,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.55, 22,053.63 and 4,842.54 is: 7,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.55 : 22,053.63 = 4,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.55/22,053.63 = 4,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.55x = 22,053.63 × 4,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.55x = 106,795,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,795,585.42/14,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.26

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