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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.06, 22,311.39 and 4,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.06, 22,311.39 and 4,483.06 is: 6,725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.06 : 22,311.39 = 4,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.06/22,311.39 = 4,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.06x = 22,311.39 × 4,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.06x = 100,023,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,023,300.05/14,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.58

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