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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.66, 22,159.70 and 4,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.66, 22,159.70 and 4,773.06 is: 7,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.66 : 22,159.70 = 4,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.66/22,159.70 = 4,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.66x = 22,159.70 × 4,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.66x = 105,769,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769,577.68/14,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.30

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