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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.12, 22,449.96 and 4,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.12, 22,449.96 and 4,577 is: 6,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.12 : 22,449.96 = 4,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.12/22,449.96 = 4,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.12x = 22,449.96 × 4,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.12x = 102,753,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,753,466.92/14,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.74

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