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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.60, 22,440.90 and 4,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.60, 22,440.90 and 4,430.60 is: 6,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.60 : 22,440.90 = 4,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.60/22,440.90 = 4,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.60x = 22,440.90 × 4,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.60x = 99,426,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,426,651.54/14,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.90

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