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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.78, 22,453.20 and 4,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.78, 22,453.20 and 4,580.50 is: 6,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.78 : 22,453.20 = 4,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.78/22,453.20 = 4,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.78x = 22,453.20 × 4,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.78x = 102,846,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,846,882.60/14,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.76

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