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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.26, 22,150.33 and 4,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.26, 22,150.33 and 4,239.20 is: 6,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.26 : 22,150.33 = 4,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.26/22,150.33 = 4,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.26x = 22,150.33 × 4,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.26x = 93,899,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899,723.71/14,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.21

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