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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,243.15, 66,366.36 and 14,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,243.15, 66,366.36 and 14,663.57 is: 21,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,243.15 : 66,366.36 = 14,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,243.15/66,366.36 = 14,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,243.15x = 66,366.36 × 14,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,243.15x = 973,167,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,167,765.51/44,243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.90

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