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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.62, 22,458.81 and 4,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.62, 22,458.81 and 4,444.74 is: 6,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.62 : 22,458.81 = 4,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.62/22,458.81 = 4,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.62x = 22,458.81 × 4,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.62x = 99,823,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,823,571.16/14,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.18

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