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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.28, 22,011.42 and 4,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.28, 22,011.42 and 4,286.12 is: 6,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.28 : 22,011.42 = 4,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.28/22,011.42 = 4,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.28x = 22,011.42 × 4,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.28x = 94,343,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343,587.49/14,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.18

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