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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.49, 22,169.50 and 4,247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.49, 22,169.50 and 4,247.54 is: 6,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.49 : 22,169.50 = 4,247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.49/22,169.50 = 4,247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.49x = 22,169.50 × 4,247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.49x = 94,165,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,165,799.70/14,777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.25

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