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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.88, 22,483.74 and 4,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.88, 22,483.74 and 4,601 is: 6,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.88 : 22,483.74 = 4,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.88/22,483.74 = 4,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.88x = 22,483.74 × 4,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.88x = 103,447,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447,687.74/14,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.17

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