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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.43, 22,003.93 and 4,138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.43, 22,003.93 and 4,138.54 is: 6,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.43 : 22,003.93 = 4,138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.43/22,003.93 = 4,138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.43x = 22,003.93 × 4,138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.43x = 91,064,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,064,132.48/14,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.17

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