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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.58, 22,440.49 and 4,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.58, 22,440.49 and 4,431.36 is: 6,646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.58 : 22,440.49 = 4,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.58/22,440.49 = 4,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.58x = 22,440.49 × 4,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.58x = 99,441,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,441,962.84/14,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.49

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