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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.69, 22,027.28 and 4,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.69, 22,027.28 and 4,295.25 is: 6,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.69 : 22,027.28 = 4,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.69/22,027.28 = 4,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.69x = 22,027.28 × 4,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.69x = 94,612,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612,652.94/14,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.82

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