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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.56, 22,452.96 and 4,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.56, 22,452.96 and 4,580.12 is: 6,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.56 : 22,452.96 = 4,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.56/22,452.96 = 4,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.56x = 22,452.96 × 4,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.56x = 102,837,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,837,251.16/14,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.68

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