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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.73, 22,453.77 and 4,439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.73, 22,453.77 and 4,439.29 is: 6,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.73 : 22,453.77 = 4,439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.73/22,453.77 = 4,439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.73x = 22,453.77 × 4,439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.73x = 99,678,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,678,796.62/14,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.80

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