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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.59, 22,440.88 and 4,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.59, 22,440.88 and 4,572.25 is: 6,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.59 : 22,440.88 = 4,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.59/22,440.88 = 4,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.59x = 22,440.88 × 4,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.59x = 102,605,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605,313.58/14,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.37

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