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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.62, 22,441.40 and 4,432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.62, 22,441.40 and 4,432.42 is: 6,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.62 : 22,441.40 = 4,432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.62/22,441.40 = 4,432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.62x = 22,441.40 × 4,432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.62x = 99,469,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,469,575.82/14,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.87

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