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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.52, 22,474.02 and 4,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.52, 22,474.02 and 4,592 is: 6,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.52 : 22,474.02 = 4,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.52/22,474.02 = 4,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.52x = 22,474.02 × 4,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.52x = 103,200,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,200,699.84/14,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.99

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