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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.24, 22,010.94 and 4,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.24, 22,010.94 and 4,285.28 is: 6,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.24 : 22,010.94 = 4,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.24/22,010.94 = 4,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.24x = 22,010.94 × 4,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.24x = 94,323,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,323,040.96/14,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.24

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