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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.96, 22,481.02 and 4,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.96, 22,481.02 and 4,457.14 is: 6,684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.96 : 22,481.02 = 4,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.96/22,481.02 = 4,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.96x = 22,481.02 × 4,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.96x = 100,201,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,201,129.31/14,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.55

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