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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.06, 22,035.10 and 4,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.06, 22,035.10 and 4,301 is: 6,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.06 : 22,035.10 = 4,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.06/22,035.10 = 4,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.06x = 22,035.10 × 4,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.06x = 94,772,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772,965.10/14,690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.50

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