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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.67, 22,414.38 and 4,945.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.67, 22,414.38 and 4,945.39 is: 7,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.67 : 22,414.38 = 4,945.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.67/22,414.38 = 4,945.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.67x = 22,414.38 × 4,945.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.67x = 110,847,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,847,850.71/14,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.20

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