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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.78, 22,420.56 and 4,558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.78, 22,420.56 and 4,558.50 is: 6,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.78 : 22,420.56 = 4,558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.78/22,420.56 = 4,558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.78x = 22,420.56 × 4,558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.78x = 102,204,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,122.76/14,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.87

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