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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.82, 22,074.34 and 4,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.82, 22,074.34 and 4,041.68 is: 6,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.82 : 22,074.34 = 4,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.82/22,074.34 = 4,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.82x = 22,074.34 × 4,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.82x = 89,217,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,217,418.49/14,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.86

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