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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.94, 22,451.58 and 5,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.94, 22,451.58 and 5,109.21 is: 7,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.94 : 22,451.58 = 5,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.94/22,451.58 = 5,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.94x = 22,451.58 × 5,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.94x = 114,709,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,709,837.05/14,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.19

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