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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.35, 22,332.93 and 4,217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.35, 22,332.93 and 4,217.43 is: 6,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.35 : 22,332.93 = 4,217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.35/22,332.93 = 4,217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.35x = 22,332.93 × 4,217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.35x = 94,187,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,187,568.97/14,890.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.41

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