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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.32, 22,453.62 and 7,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.32, 22,453.62 and 7,073.74 is: 10,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.32 : 22,453.62 = 7,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.32/22,453.62 = 7,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.32x = 22,453.62 × 7,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.32x = 158,831,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,831,069.94/14,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.31

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