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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.89, 22,107.42 and 4,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.89, 22,107.42 and 4,349.64 is: 6,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.89 : 22,107.42 = 4,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.89/22,107.42 = 4,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.89x = 22,107.42 × 4,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.89x = 96,159,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,159,318.33/14,737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.63

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