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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.71, 22,422.63 and 4,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.71, 22,422.63 and 4,954.15 is: 7,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.71 : 22,422.63 = 4,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.71/22,422.63 = 4,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.71x = 22,422.63 × 4,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.71x = 111,085,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,085,072.41/14,951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.59

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