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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.93, 22,488.47 and 4,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.93, 22,488.47 and 4,462.13 is: 6,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.93 : 22,488.47 = 4,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.93/22,488.47 = 4,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.93x = 22,488.47 × 4,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.93x = 100,346,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,346,341.89/14,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.02

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