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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.66, 22,428.05 and 5,089.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.66, 22,428.05 and 5,089.71 is: 7,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.66 : 22,428.05 = 5,089.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.66/22,428.05 = 5,089.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.66x = 22,428.05 × 5,089.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.66x = 114,152,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,152,270.37/14,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,634.76

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