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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.43, 22,470.32 and 4,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.43, 22,470.32 and 4,454 is: 6,678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.43 : 22,470.32 = 4,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.43/22,470.32 = 4,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.43x = 22,470.32 × 4,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.43x = 100,082,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,082,805.28/14,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,678.67

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