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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.79, 22,442.58 and 4,573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.79, 22,442.58 and 4,573.54 is: 6,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.79 : 22,442.58 = 4,573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.79/22,442.58 = 4,573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.79x = 22,442.58 × 4,573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.79x = 102,642,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,642,037.33/14,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.28

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