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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.69, 22,309.33 and 4,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.69, 22,309.33 and 4,481.69 is: 6,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.69 : 22,309.33 = 4,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.69/22,309.33 = 4,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.69x = 22,309.33 × 4,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.69x = 99,983,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,983,378.42/14,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.52

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