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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.54, 22,481.55 and 4,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.54, 22,481.55 and 4,460.13 is: 6,688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.54 : 22,481.55 = 4,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.54/22,481.55 = 4,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.54x = 22,481.55 × 4,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.54x = 100,270,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,270,635.60/14,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.93

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