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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.62, 22,457.31 and 4,443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.62, 22,457.31 and 4,443.74 is: 6,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.62 : 22,457.31 = 4,443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.62/22,457.31 = 4,443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.62x = 22,457.31 × 4,443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.62x = 99,794,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794,446.74/14,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.68

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