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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.52, 22,362.30 and 5,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.52, 22,362.30 and 5,049.89 is: 7,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.52 : 22,362.30 = 5,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.52/22,362.30 = 5,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.52x = 22,362.30 × 5,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.52x = 112,927,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,927,155.15/14,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.10

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