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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.96, 22,426.44 and 4,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.96, 22,426.44 and 4,562.72 is: 6,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.96 : 22,426.44 = 4,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.96/22,426.44 = 4,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.96x = 22,426.44 × 4,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.96x = 102,325,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,325,566.32/14,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.08

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