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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.62, 22,318.34 and 4,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.62, 22,318.34 and 4,349.84 is: 6,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.62 : 22,318.34 = 4,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.62/22,318.34 = 4,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.62x = 22,318.34 × 4,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.62x = 97,081,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,081,074.72/14,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.87

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