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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.29, 22,462.73 and 4,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.29, 22,462.73 and 4,444.80 is: 6,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.29 : 22,462.73 = 4,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.29/22,462.73 = 4,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.29x = 22,462.73 × 4,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.29x = 99,842,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,842,342.30/14,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.25

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