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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.62, 22,068.27 and 4,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.62, 22,068.27 and 4,853.22 is: 7,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.62 : 22,068.27 = 4,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.62/22,068.27 = 4,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.62x = 22,068.27 × 4,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.62x = 107,102,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,102,169.33/14,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.12

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