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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.50, 22,493.25 and 4,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.50, 22,493.25 and 4,607.25 is: 6,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.50 : 22,493.25 = 4,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.50/22,493.25 = 4,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.50x = 22,493.25 × 4,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.50x = 103,632,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632,026.06/14,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.88

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