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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.46, 22,437.08 and 5,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.46, 22,437.08 and 5,596.21 is: 8,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.46 : 22,437.08 = 5,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.46/22,437.08 = 5,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.46x = 22,437.08 × 5,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.46x = 125,562,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,562,541.38/14,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.77

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