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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.40, 22,442.10 and 5,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.40, 22,442.10 and 5,098.30 is: 7,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.40 : 22,442.10 = 5,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.40/22,442.10 = 5,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.40x = 22,442.10 × 5,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.40x = 114,416,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,416,558.43/14,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.45

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