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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.76, 22,435.53 and 4,963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.76, 22,435.53 and 4,963.67 is: 7,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.76 : 22,435.53 = 4,963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.76/22,435.53 = 4,963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.76x = 22,435.53 × 4,963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.76x = 111,362,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,362,567.20/14,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.64

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