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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.36, 22,436.32 and 4,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.36, 22,436.32 and 4,424.56 is: 6,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.36 : 22,436.32 = 4,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.36/22,436.32 = 4,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.36x = 22,436.32 × 4,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.36x = 99,270,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,270,844.02/14,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.81

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