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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.59, 22,441.56 and 4,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.59, 22,441.56 and 4,573.34 is: 6,859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.59 : 22,441.56 = 4,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.59/22,441.56 = 4,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.59x = 22,441.56 × 4,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.59x = 102,632,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,632,771.80/14,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.75

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