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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.92, 22,432.38 and 5,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.92, 22,432.38 and 5,089.12 is: 7,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.92 : 22,432.38 = 5,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.92/22,432.38 = 5,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.92x = 22,432.38 × 5,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.92x = 114,161,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161,073.71/14,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.68

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