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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.06, 22,296.33 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.06, 22,296.33 and 4,473 is: 6,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.06 : 22,296.33 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.06/22,296.33 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.06x = 22,296.33 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.06x = 99,731,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731,484.09/14,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.48

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