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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.59, 22,413.86 and 4,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.59, 22,413.86 and 4,554.34 is: 6,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.59 : 22,413.86 = 4,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.59/22,413.86 = 4,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.59x = 22,413.86 × 4,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.59x = 102,080,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,080,204.31/14,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.50

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