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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.40, 22,005.60 and 4,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.40, 22,005.60 and 4,282.15 is: 6,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.40 : 22,005.60 = 4,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.40/22,005.60 = 4,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.40x = 22,005.60 × 4,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.40x = 94,231,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231,280.04/14,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.23

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