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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.48, 22,055.64 and 4,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.48, 22,055.64 and 4,846.08 is: 7,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.48 : 22,055.64 = 4,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.48/22,055.64 = 4,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.48x = 22,055.64 × 4,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.48x = 106,883,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883,395.89/14,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.29

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