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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849, 22,273.90 and 4,318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849, 22,273.90 and 4,318.59 is: 6,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849 : 22,273.90 = 4,318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849/22,273.90 = 4,318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849x = 22,273.90 × 4,318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849x = 96,191,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,191,841.80/14,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.00

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