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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.96, 22,445.94 and 4,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.96, 22,445.94 and 4,575.62 is: 6,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.96 : 22,445.94 = 4,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.96/22,445.94 = 4,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.96x = 22,445.94 × 4,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.96x = 102,704,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704,091.98/14,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.43

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