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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.74, 22,452.73 and 4,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.74, 22,452.73 and 4,436.28 is: 6,655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.74 : 22,452.73 = 4,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.74/22,452.73 = 4,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.74x = 22,452.73 × 4,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.74x = 99,606,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,585.95/14,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.64

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