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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.31, 22,383.66 and 5,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.31, 22,383.66 and 5,059.37 is: 7,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.31 : 22,383.66 = 5,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.31/22,383.66 = 5,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.31x = 22,383.66 × 5,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.31x = 113,247,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,247,217.89/14,920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.14

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