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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.28, 22,048.86 and 4,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.28, 22,048.86 and 4,311 is: 6,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.28 : 22,048.86 = 4,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.28/22,048.86 = 4,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.28x = 22,048.86 × 4,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.28x = 95,052,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,052,635.46/14,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.48

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