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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.60, 22,010.40 and 4,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.60, 22,010.40 and 4,285.35 is: 6,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.60 : 22,010.40 = 4,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.60/22,010.40 = 4,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.60x = 22,010.40 × 4,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.60x = 94,322,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,322,267.64/14,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.03

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