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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.89, 22,336.90 and 5,031.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.89, 22,336.90 and 5,031.95 is: 7,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.89 : 22,336.90 = 5,031.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.89/22,336.90 = 5,031.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.89x = 22,336.90 × 5,031.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.89x = 112,398,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,398,163.96/14,892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.10

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