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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.78, 22,293.72 and 4,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.78, 22,293.72 and 4,332.08 is: 6,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.78 : 22,293.72 = 4,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.78/22,293.72 = 4,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.78x = 22,293.72 × 4,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.78x = 96,578,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,578,178.54/14,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.11

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