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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.62, 22,063.77 and 4,850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.62, 22,063.77 and 4,850.22 is: 7,274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.62 : 22,063.77 = 4,850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.62/22,063.77 = 4,850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.62x = 22,063.77 × 4,850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.62x = 107,014,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,014,138.53/14,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.62

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