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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.83, 22,190.29 and 4,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.83, 22,190.29 and 4,660.34 is: 6,990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.83 : 22,190.29 = 4,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.83/22,190.29 = 4,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.83x = 22,190.29 × 4,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.83x = 103,414,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,414,173.50/14,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.83

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