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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.28, 22,336.97 and 5,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.28, 22,336.97 and 5,030.64 is: 7,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.28 : 22,336.97 = 5,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.28/22,336.97 = 5,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.28x = 22,336.97 × 5,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.28x = 112,369,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,369,229.61/14,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.98

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