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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.96, 22,354.72 and 5,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.96, 22,354.72 and 5,043.36 is: 7,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.96 : 22,354.72 = 5,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.96/22,354.72 = 5,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.96x = 22,354.72 × 5,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.96x = 112,742,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,742,900.66/14,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.12

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