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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.62, 22,074.80 and 4,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.62, 22,074.80 and 4,855.56 is: 7,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.62 : 22,074.80 = 4,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.62/22,074.80 = 4,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.62x = 22,074.80 × 4,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.62x = 107,185,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,185,515.89/14,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.31

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