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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.34, 22,439.70 and 5,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.34, 22,439.70 and 5,101.74 is: 7,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.34 : 22,439.70 = 5,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.34/22,439.70 = 5,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.34x = 22,439.70 × 5,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.34x = 114,481,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481,515.08/14,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.73

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