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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.16, 22,033.91 and 4,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.16, 22,033.91 and 4,301.12 is: 6,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.16 : 22,033.91 = 4,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.16/22,033.91 = 4,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.16x = 22,033.91 × 4,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.16x = 94,770,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,770,490.98/14,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.73

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