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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.68, 22,425.48 and 4,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.68, 22,425.48 and 4,558 is: 6,837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.68 : 22,425.48 = 4,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.68/22,425.48 = 4,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.68x = 22,425.48 × 4,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.68x = 102,215,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,215,337.84/14,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.75

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