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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.39, 22,377.60 and 5,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.39, 22,377.60 and 5,057.49 is: 7,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.39 : 22,377.60 = 5,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.39/22,377.60 = 5,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.39x = 22,377.60 × 5,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.39x = 113,174,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,174,488.22/14,919.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.73

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