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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.79, 22,056.95 and 4,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.79, 22,056.95 and 4,844.72 is: 7,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.79 : 22,056.95 = 4,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.79/22,056.95 = 4,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.79x = 22,056.95 × 4,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.79x = 106,859,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,859,829.52/14,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.52

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