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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.48, 22,063.95 and 4,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.48, 22,063.95 and 4,847.45 is: 7,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.48 : 22,063.95 = 4,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.48/22,063.95 = 4,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.48x = 22,063.95 × 4,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.48x = 106,953,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,953,759.87/14,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.07

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