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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.52, 22,303.72 and 4,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.52, 22,303.72 and 4,481 is: 6,721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.52 : 22,303.72 = 4,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.52/22,303.72 = 4,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.52x = 22,303.72 × 4,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.52x = 99,942,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,969.32/14,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.33

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