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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.92, 22,449.10 and 4,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.92, 22,449.10 and 4,437 is: 6,655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.92 : 22,449.10 = 4,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.92/22,449.10 = 4,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.92x = 22,449.10 × 4,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.92x = 99,606,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,656.70/14,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.57

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