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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.69, 22,053.28 and 4,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.69, 22,053.28 and 4,311.44 is: 6,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.69 : 22,053.28 = 4,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.69/22,053.28 = 4,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.69x = 22,053.28 × 4,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.69x = 95,081,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081,393.52/14,699.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.26

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