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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.83, 22,483.72 and 4,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.83, 22,483.72 and 4,459.96 is: 6,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.83 : 22,483.72 = 4,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.83/22,483.72 = 4,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.83x = 22,483.72 × 4,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.83x = 100,276,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,276,491.85/14,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.85

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