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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.39, 22,312.17 and 4,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.39, 22,312.17 and 4,486.14 is: 6,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.39 : 22,312.17 = 4,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.39/22,312.17 = 4,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.39x = 22,312.17 × 4,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.39x = 100,095,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,095,518.32/14,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.39

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