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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.59, 22,162.98 and 4,915.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.59, 22,162.98 and 4,915.06 is: 7,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.59 : 22,162.98 = 4,915.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.59/22,162.98 = 4,915.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.59x = 22,162.98 × 4,915.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.59x = 108,932,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,932,265.66/14,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.45

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