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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.17, 22,447.08 and 4,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.17, 22,447.08 and 4,434.72 is: 6,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.17 : 22,447.08 = 4,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.17/22,447.08 = 4,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.17x = 22,447.08 × 4,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.17x = 99,546,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546,514.62/14,965.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.88

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