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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.96, 22,431.48 and 5,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.96, 22,431.48 and 5,089.56 is: 7,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.96 : 22,431.48 = 5,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.96/22,431.48 = 5,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.96x = 22,431.48 × 5,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.96x = 114,166,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,166,363.35/14,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,635.03

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