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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.90, 22,009.35 and 4,284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.90, 22,009.35 and 4,284.65 is: 6,426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.90 : 22,009.35 = 4,284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.90/22,009.35 = 4,284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.90x = 22,009.35 × 4,284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.90x = 94,302,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,302,361.48/14,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.98

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