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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709, 22,058.06 and 4,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709, 22,058.06 and 4,845.40 is: 7,266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709 : 22,058.06 = 4,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709/22,058.06 = 4,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709x = 22,058.06 × 4,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709x = 106,880,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,880,123.92/14,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.31

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