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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.25, 22,007.41 and 4,281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.25, 22,007.41 and 4,281.53 is: 6,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.25 : 22,007.41 = 4,281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.25/22,007.41 = 4,281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.25x = 22,007.41 × 4,281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.25x = 94,225,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,265.40/14,668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.76

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