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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.72, 22,451.82 and 4,579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.72, 22,451.82 and 4,579.56 is: 6,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.72 : 22,451.82 = 4,579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.72/22,451.82 = 4,579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.72x = 22,451.82 × 4,579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.72x = 102,819,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,456.80/14,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.41

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