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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.73, 22,446.91 and 5,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.73, 22,446.91 and 5,607.50 is: 8,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.73 : 22,446.91 = 5,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.73/22,446.91 = 5,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.73x = 22,446.91 × 5,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.73x = 125,871,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,871,047.83/14,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.69

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