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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.66, 22,426.55 and 5,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.66, 22,426.55 and 5,088.71 is: 7,633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.66 : 22,426.55 = 5,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.66/22,426.55 = 5,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.66x = 22,426.55 × 5,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.66x = 114,122,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,122,209.25/14,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.26

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