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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.78, 22,337.04 and 5,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.78, 22,337.04 and 5,030.76 is: 7,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.78 : 22,337.04 = 5,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.78/22,337.04 = 5,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.78x = 22,337.04 × 5,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.78x = 112,372,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,372,287.35/14,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.42

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