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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.52, 22,264.74 and 4,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.52, 22,264.74 and 4,455 is: 6,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.52 : 22,264.74 = 4,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.52/22,264.74 = 4,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.52x = 22,264.74 × 4,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.52x = 99,189,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,189,416.70/14,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.34

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