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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.99, 22,235.77 and 4,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.99, 22,235.77 and 4,695.17 is: 7,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.99 : 22,235.77 = 4,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.99/22,235.77 = 4,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.99x = 22,235.77 × 4,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.99x = 104,400,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,400,609.05/14,825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.73

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