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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.95, 22,465.61 and 4,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.95, 22,465.61 and 4,444.03 is: 6,667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.95 : 22,465.61 = 4,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.95/22,465.61 = 4,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.95x = 22,465.61 × 4,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.95x = 99,837,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,837,867.34/14,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.44

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