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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.81, 22,376.66 and 5,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.81, 22,376.66 and 5,057.84 is: 7,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.81 : 22,376.66 = 5,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.81/22,376.66 = 5,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.81x = 22,376.66 × 5,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.81x = 113,177,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,177,596.67/14,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.22

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