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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.58, 22,335.63 and 5,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.58, 22,335.63 and 5,030.56 is: 7,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.58 : 22,335.63 = 5,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.58/22,335.63 = 5,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.58x = 22,335.63 × 5,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.58x = 112,360,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360,726.85/14,892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.75

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