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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.20, 22,211.10 and 4,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.20, 22,211.10 and 4,942.80 is: 7,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.20 : 22,211.10 = 4,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.20/22,211.10 = 4,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.20x = 22,211.10 × 4,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.20x = 109,785,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,785,025.08/14,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.80

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