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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.52, 22,267.74 and 4,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.52, 22,267.74 and 4,457 is: 6,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.52 : 22,267.74 = 4,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.52/22,267.74 = 4,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.52x = 22,267.74 × 4,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.52x = 99,247,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,247,317.18/14,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,685.34

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