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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.53, 22,457.27 and 4,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.53, 22,457.27 and 4,027.53 is: 6,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.53 : 22,457.27 = 4,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.53/22,457.27 = 4,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.53x = 22,457.27 × 4,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.53x = 90,447,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,447,308.51/14,971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.29

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