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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.37, 22,012.67 and 4,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.37, 22,012.67 and 4,146.12 is: 6,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.37 : 22,012.67 = 4,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.37/22,012.67 = 4,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.37x = 22,012.67 × 4,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.37x = 91,267,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,150.61/14,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.07

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