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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.96, 22,451.48 and 5,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.96, 22,451.48 and 5,606.80 is: 8,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.96 : 22,451.48 = 5,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.96/22,451.48 = 5,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.96x = 22,451.48 × 5,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.96x = 125,880,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,880,958.06/14,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.59

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