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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.93, 22,442.86 and 4,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.93, 22,442.86 and 4,573.68 is: 6,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.93 : 22,442.86 = 4,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.93/22,442.86 = 4,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.93x = 22,442.86 × 4,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.93x = 102,646,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,646,459.92/14,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.51

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