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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.59, 22,176.27 and 4,256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.59, 22,176.27 and 4,256.49 is: 6,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.59 : 22,176.27 = 4,256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.59/22,176.27 = 4,256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.59x = 22,176.27 × 4,256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.59x = 94,393,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393,071.49/14,785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.13

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