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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.44, 22,499.35 and 5,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.44, 22,499.35 and 5,134.07 is: 7,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.44 : 22,499.35 = 5,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.44/22,499.35 = 5,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.44x = 22,499.35 × 5,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.44x = 115,513,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,513,237.85/14,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.20

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