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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.44, 22,452.88 and 5,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.44, 22,452.88 and 5,108.96 is: 7,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.44 : 22,452.88 = 5,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.44/22,452.88 = 5,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.44x = 22,452.88 × 5,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.44x = 114,710,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,710,865.80/14,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.00

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