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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.66, 22,425.05 and 5,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.66, 22,425.05 and 5,087.71 is: 7,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.66 : 22,425.05 = 5,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.66/22,425.05 = 5,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.66x = 22,425.05 × 5,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.66x = 114,092,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,092,191.89/14,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.76

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