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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.63, 22,283.84 and 4,325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.63, 22,283.84 and 4,325.23 is: 6,487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.63 : 22,283.84 = 4,325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.63/22,283.84 = 4,325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.63x = 22,283.84 × 4,325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.63x = 96,382,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382,733.28/14,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.96

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