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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.98, 22,014.88 and 4,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.98, 22,014.88 and 4,146.81 is: 6,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.98 : 22,014.88 = 4,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.98/22,014.88 = 4,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.98x = 22,014.88 × 4,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.98x = 91,291,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,291,422.63/14,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.47

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