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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.31, 22,360.41 and 4,514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.31, 22,360.41 and 4,514.63 is: 6,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.31 : 22,360.41 = 4,514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.31/22,360.41 = 4,514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.31x = 22,360.41 × 4,514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.31x = 100,948,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,948,866.00/14,905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.68

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