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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.84, 22,424.54 and 5,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.84, 22,424.54 and 5,095.98 is: 7,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.84 : 22,424.54 = 5,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.84/22,424.54 = 5,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.84x = 22,424.54 × 5,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.84x = 114,275,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275,007.35/14,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.90

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