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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.74, 22,444.26 and 5,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.74, 22,444.26 and 5,099.18 is: 7,649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.74 : 22,444.26 = 5,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.74/22,444.26 = 5,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.74x = 22,444.26 × 5,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.74x = 114,447,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,447,321.71/14,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.33

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