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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.77, 22,012.21 and 4,145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.77, 22,012.21 and 4,145.93 is: 6,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.77 : 22,012.21 = 4,145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.77/22,012.21 = 4,145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.77x = 22,012.21 × 4,145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.77x = 91,261,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,261,159.97/14,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.92

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