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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.79, 22,137.63 and 4,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.79, 22,137.63 and 4,905.42 is: 7,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.79 : 22,137.63 = 4,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.79/22,137.63 = 4,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.79x = 22,137.63 × 4,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.79x = 108,594,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,594,372.95/14,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.96

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