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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.30, 22,458.45 and 5,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.30, 22,458.45 and 5,108.30 is: 7,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.30 : 22,458.45 = 5,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.30/22,458.45 = 5,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.30x = 22,458.45 × 5,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.30x = 114,724,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,724,500.14/14,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.45

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