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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.77, 22,013.86 and 4,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.77, 22,013.86 and 4,287.52 is: 6,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.77 : 22,013.86 = 4,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.77/22,013.86 = 4,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.77x = 22,013.86 × 4,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.77x = 94,384,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,384,865.03/14,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.34

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