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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.70, 22,449.77 and 3,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.70, 22,449.77 and 3,873.27 is: 5,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.70 : 22,449.77 = 3,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.70/22,449.77 = 3,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.70x = 22,449.77 × 3,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.70x = 86,954,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,954,020.65/14,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.83

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