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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.74, 22,237.98 and 4,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.74, 22,237.98 and 4,295.74 is: 6,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.74 : 22,237.98 = 4,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.74/22,237.98 = 4,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.74x = 22,237.98 × 4,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.74x = 95,528,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,528,580.21/14,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.43

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