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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.30, 22,427.80 and 5,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.30, 22,427.80 and 5,091.68 is: 7,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.30 : 22,427.80 = 5,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.30/22,427.80 = 5,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.30x = 22,427.80 × 5,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.30x = 114,195,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,195,180.70/14,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.30

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