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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.43, 22,072.97 and 4,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.43, 22,072.97 and 4,855.87 is: 7,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.43 : 22,072.97 = 4,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.43/22,072.97 = 4,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.43x = 22,072.97 × 4,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.43x = 107,183,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,183,448.55/14,718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.26

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