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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.56, 22,309.14 and 4,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.56, 22,309.14 and 4,481.56 is: 6,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.56 : 22,309.14 = 4,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.56/22,309.14 = 4,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.56x = 22,309.14 × 4,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.56x = 99,979,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,979,749.46/14,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.33

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