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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.44, 22,398.42 and 5,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.44, 22,398.42 and 5,071.56 is: 7,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.44 : 22,398.42 = 5,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.44/22,398.42 = 5,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.44x = 22,398.42 × 5,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.44x = 113,594,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,594,930.94/14,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.26

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