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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.02, 22,281.99 and 4,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.02, 22,281.99 and 4,466.50 is: 6,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.02 : 22,281.99 = 4,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.02/22,281.99 = 4,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.02x = 22,281.99 × 4,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.02x = 99,522,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,522,508.34/14,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.59

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