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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.72, 22,015.44 and 4,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.72, 22,015.44 and 4,286.56 is: 6,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.72 : 22,015.44 = 4,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.72/22,015.44 = 4,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.72x = 22,015.44 × 4,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.72x = 94,370,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,370,504.49/14,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.82

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