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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.83, 22,298.74 and 4,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.83, 22,298.74 and 4,477.58 is: 6,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.83 : 22,298.74 = 4,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.83/22,298.74 = 4,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.83x = 22,298.74 × 4,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.83x = 99,844,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,844,258.37/14,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.36

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