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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.78, 22,334.72 and 5,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.78, 22,334.72 and 5,029.14 is: 7,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.78 : 22,334.72 = 5,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.78/22,334.72 = 5,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.78x = 22,334.72 × 5,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.78x = 112,324,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,324,408.60/14,889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.73

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