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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.93, 22,312.98 and 4,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.93, 22,312.98 and 4,344.72 is: 6,517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.93 : 22,312.98 = 4,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.93/22,312.98 = 4,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.93x = 22,312.98 × 4,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.93x = 96,943,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943,617.33/14,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.69

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