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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.06, 22,351.83 and 4,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.06, 22,351.83 and 4,510 is: 6,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.06 : 22,351.83 = 4,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.06/22,351.83 = 4,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.06x = 22,351.83 × 4,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.06x = 100,806,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806,753.30/14,899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.98

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