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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.95, 22,339.01 and 5,034.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.95, 22,339.01 and 5,034.33 is: 7,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.95 : 22,339.01 = 5,034.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.95/22,339.01 = 5,034.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.95x = 22,339.01 × 5,034.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.95x = 112,461,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,461,960.80/14,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.79

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