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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.46, 22,441.38 and 4,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.46, 22,441.38 and 4,573.21 is: 6,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.46 : 22,441.38 = 4,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.46/22,441.38 = 4,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.46x = 22,441.38 × 4,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.46x = 102,629,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,629,143.43/14,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.57

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