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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.97, 22,429.46 and 4,421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.97, 22,429.46 and 4,421.17 is: 6,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.97 : 22,429.46 = 4,421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.97/22,429.46 = 4,421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.97x = 22,429.46 × 4,421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.97x = 99,164,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,164,455.67/14,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.64

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