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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904, 22,358.34 and 5,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904, 22,358.34 and 5,040.96 is: 7,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 22,358.34 = 5,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/22,358.34 = 5,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 22,358.34 × 5,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 112,707,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,707,497.61/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.23

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