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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.91, 22,379.27 and 5,059.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.91, 22,379.27 and 5,059.21 is: 7,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.91 : 22,379.27 = 5,059.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.91/22,379.27 = 5,059.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.91x = 22,379.27 × 5,059.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.91x = 113,221,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,221,426.58/14,919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.61

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