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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,781.29, 22,168.59 and 4,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,781.29, 22,168.59 and 4,251.29 is: 6,375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,781.29 : 22,168.59 = 4,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,781.29/22,168.59 = 4,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,781.29x = 22,168.59 × 4,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,781.29x = 94,244,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,244,978.20/14,781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.97

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