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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.08, 22,438.08 and 5,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.08, 22,438.08 and 5,102.72 is: 7,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.08 : 22,438.08 = 5,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.08/22,438.08 = 5,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.08x = 22,438.08 × 5,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.08x = 114,495,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,495,239.58/14,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.32

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