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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.68, 22,350.08 and 4,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.68, 22,350.08 and 4,511 is: 6,765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.68 : 22,350.08 = 4,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.68/22,350.08 = 4,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.68x = 22,350.08 × 4,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.68x = 100,821,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,821,210.88/14,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.76

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