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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.44, 22,460.97 and 5,109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.44, 22,460.97 and 5,109.41 is: 7,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.44 : 22,460.97 = 5,109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.44/22,460.97 = 5,109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.44x = 22,460.97 × 5,109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.44x = 114,762,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,762,304.73/14,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.90

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