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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895, 22,344.84 and 5,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895, 22,344.84 and 5,031.96 is: 7,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895 : 22,344.84 = 5,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895/22,344.84 = 5,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895x = 22,344.84 × 5,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895x = 112,438,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,438,341.09/14,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.73

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