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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.06, 22,297.92 and 4,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.06, 22,297.92 and 4,475.62 is: 6,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.06 : 22,297.92 = 4,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.06/22,297.92 = 4,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.06x = 22,297.92 × 4,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.06x = 99,797,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797,016.71/14,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.43

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