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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.94, 22,223.54 and 4,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.94, 22,223.54 and 4,954.26 is: 7,431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.94 : 22,223.54 = 4,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.94/22,223.54 = 4,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.94x = 22,223.54 × 4,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.94x = 110,101,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,101,195.28/14,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.77

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