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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.88, 22,429.44 and 5,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.88, 22,429.44 and 5,092.80 is: 7,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.88 : 22,429.44 = 5,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.88/22,429.44 = 5,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.88x = 22,429.44 × 5,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.88x = 114,228,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,228,652.03/14,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.22

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