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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.63, 22,253.54 and 4,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.63, 22,253.54 and 4,975.68 is: 7,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.63 : 22,253.54 = 4,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.63/22,253.54 = 4,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.63x = 22,253.54 × 4,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.63x = 110,726,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,726,469.03/14,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.55

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