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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.84, 22,067.96 and 4,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.84, 22,067.96 and 4,323.84 is: 6,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.84 : 22,067.96 = 4,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.84/22,067.96 = 4,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.84x = 22,067.96 × 4,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.84x = 95,418,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,418,328.17/14,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.82

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