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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.70, 22,298.55 and 4,477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.70, 22,298.55 and 4,477.45 is: 6,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.70 : 22,298.55 = 4,477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.70/22,298.55 = 4,477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.70x = 22,298.55 × 4,477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.70x = 99,840,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,840,570.16/14,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.17

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