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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.96, 22,205.52 and 4,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.96, 22,205.52 and 4,951.92 is: 7,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.96 : 22,205.52 = 4,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.96/22,205.52 = 4,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.96x = 22,205.52 × 4,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.96x = 109,959,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,959,958.60/14,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.22

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