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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.94, 22,155.84 and 4,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.94, 22,155.84 and 4,242.84 is: 6,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.94 : 22,155.84 = 4,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.94/22,155.84 = 4,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.94x = 22,155.84 × 4,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.94x = 94,003,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003,684.19/14,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.67

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