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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.78, 22,332.54 and 5,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.78, 22,332.54 and 5,027.76 is: 7,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.78 : 22,332.54 = 5,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.78/22,332.54 = 5,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.78x = 22,332.54 × 5,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.78x = 112,282,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,282,651.31/14,889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.92

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