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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.56, 22,307.64 and 4,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.56, 22,307.64 and 4,480.56 is: 6,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.56 : 22,307.64 = 4,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.56/22,307.64 = 4,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.56x = 22,307.64 × 4,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.56x = 99,950,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,950,719.48/14,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.83

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