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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.89, 22,284.84 and 4,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.89, 22,284.84 and 4,326.46 is: 6,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.89 : 22,284.84 = 4,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.89/22,284.84 = 4,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.89x = 22,284.84 × 4,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.89x = 96,414,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,414,468.87/14,858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.67

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