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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.74, 22,005.30 and 4,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.74, 22,005.30 and 4,675.48 is: 7,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.74 : 22,005.30 = 4,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.74/22,005.30 = 4,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.74x = 22,005.30 × 4,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.74x = 102,885,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,885,340.04/14,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.44

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