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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.64, 22,335.03 and 5,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.64, 22,335.03 and 5,030.70 is: 7,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.64 : 22,335.03 = 5,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.64/22,335.03 = 5,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.64x = 22,335.03 × 5,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.64x = 112,360,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360,835.42/14,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.23

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