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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.62, 22,066.77 and 4,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.62, 22,066.77 and 4,852.22 is: 7,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.62 : 22,066.77 = 4,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.62/22,066.77 = 4,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.62x = 22,066.77 × 4,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.62x = 107,072,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072,822.73/14,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.62

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