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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.11 and 4,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.11 and 4,580.55 is: 6,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.80 : 22,453.11 = 4,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.80/22,453.11 = 4,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.80x = 22,453.11 × 4,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.80x = 102,847,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847,593.01/14,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.80

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