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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.59, 22,334.43 and 5,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.59, 22,334.43 and 5,028.95 is: 7,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.59 : 22,334.43 = 5,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.59/22,334.43 = 5,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.59x = 22,334.43 × 5,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.59x = 112,318,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318,806.44/14,889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.45

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