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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.81, 22,151.57 and 4,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.81, 22,151.57 and 4,773.25 is: 7,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.81 : 22,151.57 = 4,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.81/22,151.57 = 4,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.81x = 22,151.57 × 4,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.81x = 105,734,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,734,981.50/14,765.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.80

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