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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,715.61, 22,076.13 and 4,855.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,715.61, 22,076.13 and 4,855.57 is: 7,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,715.61 : 22,076.13 = 4,855.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,715.61/22,076.13 = 4,855.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,715.61x = 22,076.13 × 4,855.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,715.61x = 107,192,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192,194.54/14,715.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.25

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