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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.40, 22,433.55 and 5,091.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.40, 22,433.55 and 5,091.03 is: 7,637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.40 : 22,433.55 = 5,091.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.40/22,433.55 = 5,091.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.40x = 22,433.55 × 5,091.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.40x = 114,209,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,209,876.06/14,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.21

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