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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.72, 22,271.06 and 4,316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.72, 22,271.06 and 4,316.93 is: 6,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.72 : 22,271.06 = 4,316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.72/22,271.06 = 4,316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.72x = 22,271.06 × 4,316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.72x = 96,142,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,142,506.48/14,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.37

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