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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.06, 22,155.83 and 4,907.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.06, 22,155.83 and 4,907.39 is: 7,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.06 : 22,155.83 = 4,907.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.06/22,155.83 = 4,907.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.06x = 22,155.83 × 4,907.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.06x = 108,727,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,727,298.58/14,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.33

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