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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.06, 22,354.83 and 4,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.06, 22,354.83 and 4,512 is: 6,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.06 : 22,354.83 = 4,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.06/22,354.83 = 4,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.06x = 22,354.83 × 4,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.06x = 100,864,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864,992.96/14,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.98

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