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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.44, 22,005.90 and 4,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.44, 22,005.90 and 4,281 is: 6,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.44 : 22,005.90 = 4,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.44/22,005.90 = 4,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.44x = 22,005.90 × 4,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.44x = 94,207,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,257.90/14,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.45

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