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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668, 22,005.64 and 4,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668, 22,005.64 and 4,279.76 is: 6,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668 : 22,005.64 = 4,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668/22,005.64 = 4,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668x = 22,005.64 × 4,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668x = 94,178,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178,857.85/14,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.70

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