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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.69, 22,034.72 and 4,159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.69, 22,034.72 and 4,159.17 is: 6,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.69 : 22,034.72 = 4,159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.69/22,034.72 = 4,159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.69x = 22,034.72 × 4,159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.69x = 91,646,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,646,125.59/14,691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.96

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