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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.64, 22,003.08 and 4,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.64, 22,003.08 and 4,277.52 is: 6,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.64 : 22,003.08 = 4,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.64/22,003.08 = 4,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.64x = 22,003.08 × 4,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.64x = 94,118,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118,614.76/14,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.19

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