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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.68, 22,422.48 and 4,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.68, 22,422.48 and 4,556 is: 6,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.68 : 22,422.48 = 4,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.68/22,422.48 = 4,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.68x = 22,422.48 × 4,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.68x = 102,156,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,156,818.88/14,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.75

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