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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.08, 22,350.13 and 5,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.08, 22,350.13 and 5,040.21 is: 7,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.08 : 22,350.13 = 5,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.08/22,350.13 = 5,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.08x = 22,350.13 × 5,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.08x = 112,649,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,649,348.73/14,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.81

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