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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.93, 22,466.04 and 4,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.93, 22,466.04 and 4,447.46 is: 6,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.93 : 22,466.04 = 4,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.93/22,466.04 = 4,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.93x = 22,466.04 × 4,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.93x = 99,916,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,916,814.26/14,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.05

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