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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.82, 22,268.72 and 4,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.82, 22,268.72 and 4,316.49 is: 6,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.82 : 22,268.72 = 4,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.82/22,268.72 = 4,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.82x = 22,268.72 × 4,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.82x = 96,122,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,122,717.98/14,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.74

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