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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.43, 22,151.88 and 4,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.43, 22,151.88 and 4,908.06 is: 7,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.43 : 22,151.88 = 4,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.43/22,151.88 = 4,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.43x = 22,151.88 × 4,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.43x = 108,722,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722,756.15/14,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.34

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