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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.08, 22,444.92 and 4,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.08, 22,444.92 and 4,573.64 is: 6,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.08 : 22,444.92 = 4,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.08/22,444.92 = 4,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.08x = 22,444.92 × 4,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.08x = 102,654,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,654,983.91/14,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.47

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