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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.58, 22,333.68 and 5,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.58, 22,333.68 and 5,030.64 is: 7,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.58 : 22,333.68 = 5,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.58/22,333.68 = 5,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.58x = 22,333.68 × 5,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.58x = 112,352,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,352,703.96/14,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.71

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