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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.74, 22,423.79 and 4,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.74, 22,423.79 and 4,416.71 is: 6,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.74 : 22,423.79 = 4,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.74/22,423.79 = 4,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.74x = 22,423.79 × 4,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.74x = 99,039,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039,276.45/14,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.15

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