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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.70, 22,394.86 and 5,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.70, 22,394.86 and 5,068.96 is: 7,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.70 : 22,394.86 = 5,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.70/22,394.86 = 5,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.70x = 22,394.86 × 5,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.70x = 113,518,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518,580.89/14,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.54

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