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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.80, 22,072.26 and 4,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.80, 22,072.26 and 4,855.82 is: 7,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.80 : 22,072.26 = 4,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.80/22,072.26 = 4,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.80x = 22,072.26 × 4,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.80x = 107,178,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178,921.55/14,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.28

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