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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.06, 22,291.83 and 4,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.06, 22,291.83 and 4,470 is: 6,705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.06 : 22,291.83 = 4,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.06/22,291.83 = 4,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.06x = 22,291.83 × 4,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.06x = 99,644,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,644,480.10/14,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.97

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