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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.97, 22,349.88 and 5,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.97, 22,349.88 and 5,040.09 is: 7,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.97 : 22,349.88 = 5,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.97/22,349.88 = 5,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.97x = 22,349.88 × 5,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.97x = 112,645,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,645,406.69/14,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.12

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