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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.13, 22,465.69 and 4,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.13, 22,465.69 and 4,033.13 is: 6,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.13 : 22,465.69 = 4,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.13/22,465.69 = 4,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.13x = 22,465.69 × 4,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.13x = 90,606,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,606,925.90/14,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.69

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