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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.99, 22,399.95 and 5,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.99, 22,399.95 and 5,070.28 is: 7,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.99 : 22,399.95 = 5,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.99/22,399.95 = 5,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.99x = 22,399.95 × 5,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.99x = 113,573,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,573,881.13/14,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.59

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