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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.34, 22,273.83 and 4,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.34, 22,273.83 and 4,461 is: 6,691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.34 : 22,273.83 = 4,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.34/22,273.83 = 4,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.34x = 22,273.83 × 4,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.34x = 99,363,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,363,555.63/14,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.45

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