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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.37, 22,011.48 and 4,144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.37, 22,011.48 and 4,144.37 is: 6,216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.37 : 22,011.48 = 4,144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.37/22,011.48 = 4,144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.37x = 22,011.48 × 4,144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.37x = 91,223,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,223,607.31/14,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.53

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