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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.20, 22,354.20 and 5,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.20, 22,354.20 and 5,041.06 is: 7,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.20 : 22,354.20 = 5,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.20/22,354.20 = 5,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.20x = 22,354.20 × 5,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.20x = 112,688,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,688,863.45/14,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.40

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