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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.06, 22,437.12 and 5,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.06, 22,437.12 and 5,099.24 is: 7,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.06 : 22,437.12 = 5,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.06/22,437.12 = 5,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.06x = 22,437.12 × 5,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.06x = 114,412,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,412,259.79/14,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.31

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