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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.08, 22,336.72 and 5,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.08, 22,336.72 and 5,031.44 is: 7,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.08 : 22,336.72 = 5,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.08/22,336.72 = 5,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.08x = 22,336.72 × 5,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.08x = 112,385,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,385,866.48/14,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.69

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