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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.39, 22,282.08 and 4,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.39, 22,282.08 and 4,322.63 is: 6,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.39 : 22,282.08 = 4,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.39/22,282.08 = 4,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.39x = 22,282.08 × 4,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.39x = 96,317,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,317,243.18/14,852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.97

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