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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.25, 22,269.51 and 4,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.25, 22,269.51 and 4,458 is: 6,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.25 : 22,269.51 = 4,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.25/22,269.51 = 4,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.25x = 22,269.51 × 4,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.25x = 99,277,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277,475.58/14,846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.04

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