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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.96, 22,451.13 and 4,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.96, 22,451.13 and 4,579.71 is: 6,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.96 : 22,451.13 = 4,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.96/22,451.13 = 4,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.96x = 22,451.13 × 4,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.96x = 102,819,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,664.57/14,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.32

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