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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.43, 22,443.76 and 4,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.43, 22,443.76 and 4,429.62 is: 6,645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.43 : 22,443.76 = 4,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.43/22,443.76 = 4,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.43x = 22,443.76 × 4,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.43x = 99,417,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,417,328.17/14,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.35

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