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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.83, 22,445.73 and 5,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.83, 22,445.73 and 5,099.76 is: 7,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.83 : 22,445.73 = 5,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.83/22,445.73 = 5,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.83x = 22,445.73 × 5,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.83x = 114,467,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,467,836.02/14,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.61

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