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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.53, 22,145.40 and 4,904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.53, 22,145.40 and 4,904.35 is: 7,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.53 : 22,145.40 = 4,904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.53/22,145.40 = 4,904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.53x = 22,145.40 × 4,904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.53x = 108,608,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,608,737.13/14,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.07

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