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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.12, 22,007.22 and 4,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.12, 22,007.22 and 4,281.40 is: 6,423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.12 : 22,007.22 = 4,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.12/22,007.22 = 4,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.12x = 22,007.22 × 4,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.12x = 94,221,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221,711.71/14,668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.57

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