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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.89, 22,335.40 and 5,030.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.89, 22,335.40 and 5,030.95 is: 7,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.89 : 22,335.40 = 5,030.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.89/22,335.40 = 5,030.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.89x = 22,335.40 × 5,030.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.89x = 112,368,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,368,280.63/14,891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.60

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