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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.90, 22,483.44 and 5,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.90, 22,483.44 and 5,133.96 is: 7,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.90 : 22,483.44 = 5,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.90/22,483.44 = 5,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.90x = 22,483.44 × 5,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.90x = 115,429,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,429,081.62/14,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.89

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