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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.28, 22,012.92 and 4,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.28, 22,012.92 and 4,287.12 is: 6,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.28 : 22,012.92 = 4,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.28/22,012.92 = 4,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.28x = 22,012.92 × 4,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.28x = 94,372,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,372,029.59/14,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.68

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