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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.50, 22,396.66 and 5,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.50, 22,396.66 and 5,067.74 is: 7,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.50 : 22,396.66 = 5,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.50/22,396.66 = 5,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.50x = 22,396.66 × 5,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.50x = 113,500,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,500,449.75/14,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.43

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