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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.79, 22,432.21 and 4,425.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.79, 22,432.21 and 4,425.00 is: 6,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.79 : 22,432.21 = 4,425.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.79/22,432.21 = 4,425.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.79x = 22,432.21 × 4,425.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.79x = 99,262,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262,434.07/14,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.50

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