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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.52, 22,372.92 and 5,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.52, 22,372.92 and 5,056.92 is: 7,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.52 : 22,372.92 = 5,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.52/22,372.92 = 5,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.52x = 22,372.92 × 5,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.52x = 113,138,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138,066.61/14,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.68

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