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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.33, 22,349.52 and 5,040.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.33, 22,349.52 and 5,040.43 is: 7,561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.33 : 22,349.52 = 5,040.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.33/22,349.52 = 5,040.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.33x = 22,349.52 × 5,040.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.33x = 112,651,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651,135.22/14,898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.33

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