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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.94, 22,005.15 and 4,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.94, 22,005.15 and 4,280.50 is: 6,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.94 : 22,005.15 = 4,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.94/22,005.15 = 4,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.94x = 22,005.15 × 4,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.94x = 94,193,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,193,044.58/14,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.70

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