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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.90, 22,405.35 and 5,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.90, 22,405.35 and 5,087.30 is: 7,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.90 : 22,405.35 = 5,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.90/22,405.35 = 5,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.90x = 22,405.35 × 5,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.90x = 113,982,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982,737.06/14,936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.95

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