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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.88, 22,442.94 and 5,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.88, 22,442.94 and 5,101.80 is: 7,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.88 : 22,442.94 = 5,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.88/22,442.94 = 5,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.88x = 22,442.94 × 5,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.88x = 114,499,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,499,391.29/14,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.72

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