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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.36, 22,006.68 and 4,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.36, 22,006.68 and 4,283.20 is: 6,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.36 : 22,006.68 = 4,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.36/22,006.68 = 4,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.36x = 22,006.68 × 4,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.36x = 94,259,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,259,011.78/14,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.69

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