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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.93, 22,435.40 and 5,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.93, 22,435.40 and 5,095.99 is: 7,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.93 : 22,435.40 = 5,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.93/22,435.40 = 5,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.93x = 22,435.40 × 5,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.93x = 114,330,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330,574.05/14,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.99

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