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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.44, 22,045.98 and 4,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.44, 22,045.98 and 4,311.24 is: 6,466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.44 : 22,045.98 = 4,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.44/22,045.98 = 4,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.44x = 22,045.98 × 4,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.44x = 95,045,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,045,510.82/14,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.37

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