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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.36, 22,417.76 and 5,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.36, 22,417.76 and 5,089.23 is: 7,631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.36 : 22,417.76 = 5,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.36/22,417.76 = 5,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.36x = 22,417.76 × 5,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.36x = 114,089,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,089,149.45/14,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.71

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