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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.50, 22,457.93 and 4,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.50, 22,457.93 and 4,442.07 is: 6,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.50 : 22,457.93 = 4,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.50/22,457.93 = 4,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.50x = 22,457.93 × 4,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.50x = 99,759,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,759,674.90/14,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.97

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