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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.92, 22,435.38 and 5,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.92, 22,435.38 and 5,091.12 is: 7,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.92 : 22,435.38 = 5,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.92/22,435.38 = 5,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.92x = 22,435.38 × 5,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.92x = 114,221,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221,211.83/14,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.68

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