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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.76, 22,072.80 and 4,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.76, 22,072.80 and 4,855.52 is: 7,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.76 : 22,072.80 = 4,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.76/22,072.80 = 4,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.76x = 22,072.80 × 4,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.76x = 107,174,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174,921.86/14,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.99

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