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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.66, 22,162.70 and 4,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.66, 22,162.70 and 4,775.06 is: 7,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.66 : 22,162.70 = 4,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.66/22,162.70 = 4,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.66x = 22,162.70 × 4,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.66x = 105,828,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,828,222.26/14,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.30

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