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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.41, 22,464.16 and 4,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.41, 22,464.16 and 4,447.22 is: 6,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.41 : 22,464.16 = 4,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.41/22,464.16 = 4,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.41x = 22,464.16 × 4,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.41x = 99,902,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,902,938.20/14,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.24

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