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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.24, 22,013.62 and 4,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.24, 22,013.62 and 4,287.08 is: 6,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.24 : 22,013.62 = 4,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.24/22,013.62 = 4,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.24x = 22,013.62 × 4,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.24x = 94,374,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,374,150.03/14,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.84

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