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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.80, 22,004.34 and 4,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.80, 22,004.34 and 4,282.12 is: 6,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.80 : 22,004.34 = 4,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.80/22,004.34 = 4,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.80x = 22,004.34 × 4,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.80x = 94,225,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,224.40/14,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.76

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