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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.80, 22,069.26 and 4,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.80, 22,069.26 and 4,853.82 is: 7,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.80 : 22,069.26 = 4,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.80/22,069.26 = 4,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.80x = 22,069.26 × 4,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.80x = 107,120,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,120,298.33/14,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.28

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