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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.90, 22,237.61 and 4,960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.90, 22,237.61 and 4,960.98 is: 7,442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.90 : 22,237.61 = 4,960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.90/22,237.61 = 4,960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.90x = 22,237.61 × 4,960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.90x = 110,320,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,320,313.65/14,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.06

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