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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.86, 22,443.35 and 5,600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.86, 22,443.35 and 5,600.89 is: 8,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.86 : 22,443.35 = 5,600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.86/22,443.35 = 5,600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.86x = 22,443.35 × 5,600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.86x = 125,702,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,702,734.58/14,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.55

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