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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.89, 22,016.57 and 4,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.89, 22,016.57 and 4,146.95 is: 6,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.89 : 22,016.57 = 4,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.89/22,016.57 = 4,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.89x = 22,016.57 × 4,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.89x = 91,301,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,301,484.14/14,676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.77

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