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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.70, 22,338.65 and 5,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.70, 22,338.65 and 5,034.07 is: 7,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.70 : 22,338.65 = 5,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.70/22,338.65 = 5,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.70x = 22,338.65 × 5,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.70x = 112,454,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,454,327.81/14,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.41

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