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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.06, 22,293.33 and 4,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.06, 22,293.33 and 4,471 is: 6,707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.06 : 22,293.33 = 4,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.06/22,293.33 = 4,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.06x = 22,293.33 × 4,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.06x = 99,673,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,673,478.43/14,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.47

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