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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.65, 22,426.70 and 4,421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.65, 22,426.70 and 4,421.86 is: 6,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.65 : 22,426.70 = 4,421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.65/22,426.70 = 4,421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.65x = 22,426.70 × 4,421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.65x = 99,167,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,167,649.49/14,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.23

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