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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.33, 22,359.03 and 5,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.33, 22,359.03 and 5,041.27 is: 7,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.33 : 22,359.03 = 5,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.33/22,359.03 = 5,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.33x = 22,359.03 × 5,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.33x = 112,717,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,717,916.21/14,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.26

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