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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.38, 22,015.04 and 4,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.38, 22,015.04 and 4,286.98 is: 6,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.38 : 22,015.04 = 4,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.38/22,015.04 = 4,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.38x = 22,015.04 × 4,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.38x = 94,378,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,378,036.18/14,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.05

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