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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.83, 22,426.03 and 5,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.83, 22,426.03 and 5,096.99 is: 7,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.83 : 22,426.03 = 5,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.83/22,426.03 = 5,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.83x = 22,426.03 × 5,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.83x = 114,305,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,305,250.65/14,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.41

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