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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.46, 22,070.91 and 4,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.46, 22,070.91 and 4,323.21 is: 6,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.46 : 22,070.91 = 4,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.46/22,070.91 = 4,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.46x = 22,070.91 × 4,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.46x = 95,417,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,417,178.82/14,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.91

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