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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.72, 22,414.32 and 4,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.72, 22,414.32 and 4,553.28 is: 6,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.72 : 22,414.32 = 4,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.72/22,414.32 = 4,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.72x = 22,414.32 × 4,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.72x = 102,058,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,058,674.97/14,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.91

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