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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.42, 22,015.33 and 4,682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.42, 22,015.33 and 4,682.21 is: 7,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.42 : 22,015.33 = 4,682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.42/22,015.33 = 4,682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.42x = 22,015.33 × 4,682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.42x = 103,080,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,080,441.61/14,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.54

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