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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.76, 22,257.28 and 4,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.76, 22,257.28 and 4,447.50 is: 6,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.76 : 22,257.28 = 4,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.76/22,257.28 = 4,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.76x = 22,257.28 × 4,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.76x = 98,989,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989,252.80/14,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.34

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