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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.96, 22,453.96 and 4,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.96, 22,453.96 and 4,437.07 is: 6,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.96 : 22,453.96 = 4,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.96/22,453.96 = 4,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.96x = 22,453.96 × 4,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.96x = 99,629,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629,796.54/14,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.65

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