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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.58, 22,346.79 and 4,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.58, 22,346.79 and 4,369.42 is: 6,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.58 : 22,346.79 = 4,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.58/22,346.79 = 4,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.58x = 22,346.79 × 4,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.58x = 97,642,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,642,511.16/14,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.49

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