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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.07, 22,490.01 and 4,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.07, 22,490.01 and 4,465.62 is: 6,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.07 : 22,490.01 = 4,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.07/22,490.01 = 4,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.07x = 22,490.01 × 4,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.07x = 100,431,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,431,838.46/14,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.21

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