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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.59, 22,027.13 and 4,294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.59, 22,027.13 and 4,294.43 is: 6,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.59 : 22,027.13 = 4,294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.59/22,027.13 = 4,294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.59x = 22,027.13 × 4,294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.59x = 94,593,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593,946.41/14,682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.59

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