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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.96, 22,407.50 and 5,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.96, 22,407.50 and 5,073.59 is: 7,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.96 : 22,407.50 = 5,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.96/22,407.50 = 5,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.96x = 22,407.50 × 5,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.96x = 113,686,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,686,330.52/14,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.08

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