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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.52, 22,474.74 and 4,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.52, 22,474.74 and 4,595 is: 6,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.52 : 22,474.74 = 4,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.52/22,474.74 = 4,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.52x = 22,474.74 × 4,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.52x = 103,271,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271,430.30/14,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.33

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