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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.79, 22,441.22 and 5,600.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.79, 22,441.22 and 5,600.43 is: 8,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.79 : 22,441.22 = 5,600.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.79/22,441.22 = 5,600.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.79x = 22,441.22 × 5,600.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.79x = 125,680,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,680,453.72/14,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.66

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