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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.49, 22,462.59 and 5,109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.49, 22,462.59 and 5,109.06 is: 7,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.49 : 22,462.59 = 5,109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.49/22,462.59 = 5,109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.49x = 22,462.59 × 5,109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.49x = 114,762,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,762,720.07/14,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.37

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