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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.62, 22,007.97 and 4,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.62, 22,007.97 and 4,281.90 is: 6,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.62 : 22,007.97 = 4,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.62/22,007.97 = 4,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.62x = 22,007.97 × 4,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.62x = 94,235,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,235,926.74/14,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.32

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