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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.57, 22,464.23 and 4,979.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.57, 22,464.23 and 4,979.69 is: 7,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.57 : 22,464.23 = 4,979.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.57/22,464.23 = 4,979.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.57x = 22,464.23 × 4,979.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.57x = 111,864,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,864,901.49/14,974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.32

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