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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.49, 22,458.09 and 5,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.49, 22,458.09 and 5,106.06 is: 7,658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.49 : 22,458.09 = 5,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.49/22,458.09 = 5,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.49x = 22,458.09 × 5,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.49x = 114,672,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,672,355.03/14,972.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.87

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