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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.66, 22,476.57 and 4,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.66, 22,476.57 and 4,596.54 is: 6,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.66 : 22,476.57 = 4,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.66/22,476.57 = 4,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.66x = 22,476.57 × 4,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.66x = 103,314,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,314,453.07/14,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.22

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