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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.62, 22,271.84 and 4,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.62, 22,271.84 and 4,317.22 is: 6,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.62 : 22,271.84 = 4,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.62/22,271.84 = 4,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.62x = 22,271.84 × 4,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.62x = 96,152,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,152,388.20/14,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.95

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