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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.73, 22,223.23 and 4,954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.73, 22,223.23 and 4,954.03 is: 7,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.73 : 22,223.23 = 4,954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.73/22,223.23 = 4,954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.73x = 22,223.23 × 4,954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.73x = 110,094,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,094,480.17/14,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.42

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