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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.56, 22,410.96 and 4,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.56, 22,410.96 and 4,555.36 is: 6,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.56 : 22,410.96 = 4,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.56/22,410.96 = 4,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.56x = 22,410.96 × 4,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.56x = 102,089,990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,089,990.75/14,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.16

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