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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.90, 22,236.84 and 4,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.90, 22,236.84 and 4,966.06 is: 7,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.90 : 22,236.84 = 4,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.90/22,236.84 = 4,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.90x = 22,236.84 × 4,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.90x = 110,429,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,429,481.65/14,834.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.90

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