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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.98, 22,335.62 and 5,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.98, 22,335.62 and 5,029.34 is: 7,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.98 : 22,335.62 = 5,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.98/22,335.62 = 5,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.98x = 22,335.62 × 5,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.98x = 112,333,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,333,290.27/14,889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.22

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