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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.69, 22,037.71 and 4,161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.69, 22,037.71 and 4,161.17 is: 6,240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.69 : 22,037.71 = 4,161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.69/22,037.71 = 4,161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.69x = 22,037.71 × 4,161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.69x = 91,702,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,702,657.72/14,693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.95

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