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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.69, 22,416.99 and 4,412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.69, 22,416.99 and 4,412.89 is: 6,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.69 : 22,416.99 = 4,412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.69/22,416.99 = 4,412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.69x = 22,416.99 × 4,412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.69x = 98,923,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,923,722.47/14,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.21

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