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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.68, 22,459.34 and 4,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.68, 22,459.34 and 4,584.44 is: 6,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.68 : 22,459.34 = 4,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.68/22,459.34 = 4,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.68x = 22,459.34 × 4,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.68x = 102,963,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,963,496.67/14,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.76

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