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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.37, 22,447.27 and 9,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.37, 22,447.27 and 9,047.99 is: 13,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.37 : 22,447.27 = 9,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.37/22,447.27 = 9,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.37x = 22,447.27 × 9,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.37x = 203,102,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,102,741.92/14,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.17

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