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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.40, 22,433.10 and 5,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.40, 22,433.10 and 5,105.80 is: 7,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.40 : 22,433.10 = 5,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.40/22,433.10 = 5,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.40x = 22,433.10 × 5,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.40x = 114,538,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,538,921.98/14,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.70

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