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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.29, 22,498.05 and 5,144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.29, 22,498.05 and 5,144.35 is: 7,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.29 : 22,498.05 = 5,144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.29/22,498.05 = 5,144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.29x = 22,498.05 × 5,144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.29x = 115,737,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,737,731.03/14,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.73

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