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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.38, 22,281.98 and 4,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.38, 22,281.98 and 4,323.98 is: 6,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.38 : 22,281.98 = 4,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.38/22,281.98 = 4,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.38x = 22,281.98 × 4,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.38x = 96,346,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,346,702.85/14,854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.08

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