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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.66, 22,432.44 and 5,090.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.66, 22,432.44 and 5,090.28 is: 7,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.66 : 22,432.44 = 5,090.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.66/22,432.44 = 5,090.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.66x = 22,432.44 × 5,090.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.66x = 114,187,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,187,400.68/14,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.08

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