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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.70, 22,018.30 and 4,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.70, 22,018.30 and 4,289.26 is: 6,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.70 : 22,018.30 = 4,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.70/22,018.30 = 4,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.70x = 22,018.30 × 4,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.70x = 94,442,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,442,213.46/14,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.84

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