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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.93, 22,489.96 and 4,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.93, 22,489.96 and 4,463.13 is: 6,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.93 : 22,489.96 = 4,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.93/22,489.96 = 4,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.93x = 22,489.96 × 4,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.93x = 100,375,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,375,615.17/14,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.52

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