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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.78, 22,450.81 and 5,604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.78, 22,450.81 and 5,604.35 is: 8,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.78 : 22,450.81 = 5,604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.78/22,450.81 = 5,604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.78x = 22,450.81 × 5,604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.78x = 125,822,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,822,126.89/14,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.76

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