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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.08, 22,042.60 and 4,306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.08, 22,042.60 and 4,306.82 is: 6,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.08 : 22,042.60 = 4,306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.08/22,042.60 = 4,306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.08x = 22,042.60 × 4,306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.08x = 94,933,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933,510.53/14,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.22

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