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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.51, 22,421.93 and 5,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.51, 22,421.93 and 5,089.14 is: 7,631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.51 : 22,421.93 = 5,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.51/22,421.93 = 5,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.51x = 22,421.93 × 5,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.51x = 114,108,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,108,315.39/14,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.38

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