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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.29, 22,451.04 and 4,972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.29, 22,451.04 and 4,972.48 is: 7,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.29 : 22,451.04 = 4,972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.29/22,451.04 = 4,972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.29x = 22,451.04 × 4,972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.29x = 111,637,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,637,347.38/14,969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.76

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