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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.97, 22,217.82 and 4,951.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.97, 22,217.82 and 4,951.94 is: 7,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.97 : 22,217.82 = 4,951.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.97/22,217.82 = 4,951.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.97x = 22,217.82 × 4,951.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.97x = 110,021,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,021,334.74/14,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.36

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