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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.62, 22,491.96 and 5,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.62, 22,491.96 and 5,133.98 is: 7,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.62 : 22,491.96 = 5,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.62/22,491.96 = 5,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.62x = 22,491.96 × 5,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.62x = 115,473,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,473,247.13/14,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.98

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