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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.83, 22,191.98 and 4,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.83, 22,191.98 and 4,264.52 is: 6,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.83 : 22,191.98 = 4,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.83/22,191.98 = 4,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.83x = 22,191.98 × 4,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.83x = 94,638,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,638,197.51/14,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.84

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