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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.36, 22,003.68 and 4,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.36, 22,003.68 and 4,281.20 is: 6,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.36 : 22,003.68 = 4,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.36/22,003.68 = 4,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.36x = 22,003.68 × 4,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.36x = 94,202,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,202,154.82/14,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.69

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