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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.65, 22,427.93 and 5,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.65, 22,427.93 and 5,087.28 is: 7,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.65 : 22,427.93 = 5,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.65/22,427.93 = 5,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.65x = 22,427.93 × 5,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.65x = 114,097,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,097,159.73/14,950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.59

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