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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.39, 22,464.02 and 4,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.39, 22,464.02 and 4,583.71 is: 6,876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.39 : 22,464.02 = 4,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.39/22,464.02 = 4,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.39x = 22,464.02 × 4,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.39x = 102,968,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,968,553.11/14,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.31

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