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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.40, 22,014.60 and 4,288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.40, 22,014.60 and 4,288.16 is: 6,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.40 : 22,014.60 = 4,288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.40/22,014.60 = 4,288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.40x = 22,014.60 × 4,288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.40x = 94,402,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402,127.14/14,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.24

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