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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.28, 22,431.82 and 4,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.28, 22,431.82 and 4,566 is: 6,849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.28 : 22,431.82 = 4,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.28/22,431.82 = 4,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.28x = 22,431.82 × 4,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.28x = 102,423,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423,690.12/14,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.12

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