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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.76, 22,251.48 and 4,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.76, 22,251.48 and 4,975 is: 7,461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.76 : 22,251.48 = 4,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.76/22,251.48 = 4,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.76x = 22,251.48 × 4,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.76x = 110,701,113
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,701,113/14,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.78

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