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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.36, 22,434.82 and 4,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.36, 22,434.82 and 4,423.56 is: 6,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.36 : 22,434.82 = 4,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.36/22,434.82 = 4,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.36x = 22,434.82 × 4,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.36x = 99,241,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241,772.36/14,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.31

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