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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.64, 22,285.44 and 4,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.64, 22,285.44 and 4,467.96 is: 6,701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.64 : 22,285.44 = 4,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.64/22,285.44 = 4,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.64x = 22,285.44 × 4,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.64x = 99,570,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,570,454.50/14,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.18

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