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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.56, 22,439.88 and 4,570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.56, 22,439.88 and 4,570.88 is: 6,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.56 : 22,439.88 = 4,570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.56/22,439.88 = 4,570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.56x = 22,439.88 × 4,570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.56x = 102,569,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,569,886.50/14,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.56

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