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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.84, 22,441.32 and 4,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.84, 22,441.32 and 4,572.56 is: 6,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.84 : 22,441.32 = 4,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.84/22,441.32 = 4,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.84x = 22,441.32 × 4,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.84x = 102,614,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,614,282.18/14,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.86

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