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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.38, 22,014.32 and 4,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.38, 22,014.32 and 4,145.45 is: 6,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.38 : 22,014.32 = 4,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.38/22,014.32 = 4,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.38x = 22,014.32 × 4,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.38x = 91,259,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,259,132.05/14,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.52

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