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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.70, 22,453.71 and 4,973.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.70, 22,453.71 and 4,973.78 is: 7,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.70 : 22,453.71 = 4,973.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.70/22,453.71 = 4,973.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.70x = 22,453.71 × 4,973.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.70x = 111,679,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679,813.72/14,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.89

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