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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.39, 22,397.65 and 5,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.39, 22,397.65 and 5,067.02 is: 7,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.39 : 22,397.65 = 5,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.39/22,397.65 = 5,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.39x = 22,397.65 × 5,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.39x = 113,489,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,489,383.83/14,930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.23

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