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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.73, 22,196.97 and 4,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.73, 22,196.97 and 4,265.84 is: 6,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.73 : 22,196.97 = 4,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.73/22,196.97 = 4,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.73x = 22,196.97 × 4,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.73x = 94,688,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688,778.00/14,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.74

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