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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.69, 22,170.35 and 4,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.69, 22,170.35 and 4,252.29 is: 6,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.69 : 22,170.35 = 4,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.69/22,170.35 = 4,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.69x = 22,170.35 × 4,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.69x = 94,274,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274,757.60/14,784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.51

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