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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.06, 22,315.89 and 4,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.06, 22,315.89 and 4,486.06 is: 6,730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.06 : 22,315.89 = 4,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.06/22,315.89 = 4,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.06x = 22,315.89 × 4,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.06x = 100,110,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,110,421.49/14,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.09

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