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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.84, 22,223.44 and 4,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.84, 22,223.44 and 4,954.18 is: 7,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.84 : 22,223.44 = 4,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.84/22,223.44 = 4,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.84x = 22,223.44 × 4,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.84x = 110,098,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098,921.98/14,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.66

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