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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.79, 22,450.59 and 4,438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.79, 22,450.59 and 4,438.68 is: 6,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.79 : 22,450.59 = 4,438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.79/22,450.59 = 4,438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.79x = 22,450.59 × 4,438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.79x = 99,650,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,984.82/14,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.25

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