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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.59, 22,264.88 and 4,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.59, 22,264.88 and 4,312.80 is: 6,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.59 : 22,264.88 = 4,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.59/22,264.88 = 4,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.59x = 22,264.88 × 4,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.59x = 96,023,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,023,952.90/14,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.18

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