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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.86, 22,072.59 and 4,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.86, 22,072.59 and 4,855.23 is: 7,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.86 : 22,072.59 = 4,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.86/22,072.59 = 4,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.86x = 22,072.59 × 4,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.86x = 107,167,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,167,501.15/14,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.47

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