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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.81, 22,440.38 and 4,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.81, 22,440.38 and 4,569.21 is: 6,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.81 : 22,440.38 = 4,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.81/22,440.38 = 4,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.81x = 22,440.38 × 4,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.81x = 102,534,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,534,785.85/14,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.47

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