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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.06, 22,430.28 and 4,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.06, 22,430.28 and 4,565 is: 6,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.06 : 22,430.28 = 4,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.06/22,430.28 = 4,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.06x = 22,430.28 × 4,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.06x = 102,394,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,394,228.20/14,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.25

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