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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.70, 22,464.42 and 4,979.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.70, 22,464.42 and 4,979.82 is: 7,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.70 : 22,464.42 = 4,979.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.70/22,464.42 = 4,979.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.70x = 22,464.42 × 4,979.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.70x = 111,868,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,868,768.00/14,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.52

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