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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.79, 22,359.31 and 5,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.79, 22,359.31 and 5,046.89 is: 7,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.79 : 22,359.31 = 5,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.79/22,359.31 = 5,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.79x = 22,359.31 × 5,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.79x = 112,844,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,844,853.63/14,904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.05

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