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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.83, 22,424.53 and 5,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.83, 22,424.53 and 5,095.99 is: 7,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.83 : 22,424.53 = 5,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.83/22,424.53 = 5,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.83x = 22,424.53 × 5,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.83x = 114,275,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275,180.63/14,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.91

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