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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.72, 22,005.12 and 4,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.72, 22,005.12 and 4,281.60 is: 6,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.72 : 22,005.12 = 4,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.72/22,005.12 = 4,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.72x = 22,005.12 × 4,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.72x = 94,217,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,217,121.79/14,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.12

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