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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.66, 22,430.52 and 4,423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.66, 22,430.52 and 4,423.87 is: 6,635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.66 : 22,430.52 = 4,423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.66/22,430.52 = 4,423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.66x = 22,430.52 × 4,423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.66x = 99,229,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,229,606.38/14,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.81

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