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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.65, 22,429.43 and 5,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.65, 22,429.43 and 5,088.28 is: 7,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.65 : 22,429.43 = 5,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.65/22,429.43 = 5,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.65x = 22,429.43 × 5,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.65x = 114,127,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127,220.08/14,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.09

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