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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.98, 22,418.63 and 5,087.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.98, 22,418.63 and 5,087.34 is: 7,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.98 : 22,418.63 = 5,087.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.98/22,418.63 = 5,087.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.98x = 22,418.63 × 5,087.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.98x = 114,051,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,051,143.07/14,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.30

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