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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.54, 22,023.81 and 4,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.54, 22,023.81 and 4,294.29 is: 6,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.54 : 22,023.81 = 4,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.54/22,023.81 = 4,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.54x = 22,023.81 × 4,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.54x = 94,576,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,576,627.04/14,682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.44

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