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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.68, 22,442.49 and 4,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.68, 22,442.49 and 4,573.43 is: 6,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.68 : 22,442.49 = 4,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.68/22,442.49 = 4,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.68x = 22,442.49 × 4,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.68x = 102,639,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,639,044.83/14,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.13

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