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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.24, 22,460.10 and 4,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.24, 22,460.10 and 4,585 is: 6,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.24 : 22,460.10 = 4,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.24/22,460.10 = 4,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.24x = 22,460.10 × 4,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.24x = 102,979,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,979,558.50/14,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.11

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