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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.68, 22,426.98 and 4,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.68, 22,426.98 and 4,559 is: 6,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.68 : 22,426.98 = 4,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.68/22,426.98 = 4,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.68x = 22,426.98 × 4,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.68x = 102,244,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,244,601.82/14,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.25

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