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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.73, 22,452.27 and 4,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.73, 22,452.27 and 4,438.29 is: 6,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.73 : 22,452.27 = 4,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.73/22,452.27 = 4,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.73x = 22,452.27 × 4,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.73x = 99,649,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649,664.49/14,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.30

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