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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.36, 22,015.14 and 4,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.36, 22,015.14 and 4,288.08 is: 6,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.36 : 22,015.14 = 4,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.36/22,015.14 = 4,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.36x = 22,015.14 × 4,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.36x = 94,402,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402,681.53/14,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.30

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