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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.36, 22,447.38 and 4,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.36, 22,447.38 and 4,575.32 is: 6,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.36 : 22,447.38 = 4,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.36/22,447.38 = 4,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.36x = 22,447.38 × 4,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.36x = 102,703,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,703,946.66/14,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.32

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