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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.35, 22,439.84 and 5,099.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.35, 22,439.84 and 5,099.15 is: 7,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.35 : 22,439.84 = 5,099.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.35/22,439.84 = 5,099.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.35x = 22,439.84 × 5,099.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.35x = 114,424,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,424,140.74/14,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.45

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