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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.68, 22,150.76 and 4,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.68, 22,150.76 and 4,907.32 is: 7,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.68 : 22,150.76 = 4,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.68/22,150.76 = 4,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.68x = 22,150.76 × 4,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.68x = 108,700,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,700,867.56/14,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.23

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