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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.27, 22,434.42 and 5,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.27, 22,434.42 and 5,097.09 is: 7,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.27 : 22,434.42 = 5,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.27/22,434.42 = 5,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.27x = 22,434.42 × 5,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.27x = 114,350,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,350,257.84/14,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.08

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