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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.78, 22,222.13 and 4,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.78, 22,222.13 and 4,951.80 is: 7,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.78 : 22,222.13 = 4,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.78/22,222.13 = 4,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.78x = 22,222.13 × 4,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.78x = 110,039,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,039,518.58/14,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.68

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