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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.09, 22,439.32 and 4,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.09, 22,439.32 and 4,571.84 is: 6,857.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.09 : 22,439.32 = 4,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.09/22,439.32 = 4,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.09x = 22,439.32 × 4,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.09x = 102,588,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,588,857.12/14,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,857.50

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