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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.31, 22,297.97 and 4,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.31, 22,297.97 and 4,477.06 is: 6,715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.31 : 22,297.97 = 4,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.31/22,297.97 = 4,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.31x = 22,297.97 × 4,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.31x = 99,829,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,829,349.57/14,865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.59

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