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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.78, 22,338.54 and 5,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.78, 22,338.54 and 5,031.76 is: 7,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.78 : 22,338.54 = 5,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.78/22,338.54 = 5,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.78x = 22,338.54 × 5,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.78x = 112,402,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,402,172.03/14,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.92

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