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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.74, 22,233.48 and 4,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.74, 22,233.48 and 4,292.74 is: 6,438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.74 : 22,233.48 = 4,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.74/22,233.48 = 4,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.74x = 22,233.48 × 4,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.74x = 95,442,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,442,548.94/14,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.93

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