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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.52, 22,416.03 and 4,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.52, 22,416.03 and 4,414.73 is: 6,620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.52 : 22,416.03 = 4,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.52/22,416.03 = 4,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.52x = 22,416.03 × 4,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.52x = 98,960,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,960,720.12/14,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.54

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