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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.96, 22,362.07 and 5,047.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.96, 22,362.07 and 5,047.11 is: 7,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.96 : 22,362.07 = 5,047.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.96/22,362.07 = 5,047.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.96x = 22,362.07 × 5,047.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.96x = 112,863,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,863,827.12/14,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.20

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