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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.08, 22,393.77 and 5,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.08, 22,393.77 and 5,068.24 is: 7,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.08 : 22,393.77 = 5,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.08/22,393.77 = 5,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.08x = 22,393.77 × 5,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.08x = 113,497,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497,000.86/14,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.90

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