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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.59, 22,428.86 and 4,564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.59, 22,428.86 and 4,564.34 is: 6,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.59 : 22,428.86 = 4,564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.59/22,428.86 = 4,564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.59x = 22,428.86 × 4,564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.59x = 102,372,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,372,807.89/14,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.50

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