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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.64, 22,456.40 and 4,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.64, 22,456.40 and 4,442.42 is: 6,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.64 : 22,456.40 = 4,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.64/22,456.40 = 4,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.64x = 22,456.40 × 4,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.64x = 99,760,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760,760.49/14,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.87

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