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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.65, 22,428.19 and 4,422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.65, 22,428.19 and 4,422.86 is: 6,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.65 : 22,428.19 = 4,422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.65/22,428.19 = 4,422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.65x = 22,428.19 × 4,422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.65x = 99,196,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196,744.42/14,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.73

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