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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.78, 22,335.54 and 5,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.78, 22,335.54 and 5,029.76 is: 7,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.78 : 22,335.54 = 5,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.78/22,335.54 = 5,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.78x = 22,335.54 × 5,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.78x = 112,342,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,342,405.67/14,891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.92

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