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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.93, 22,437.41 and 5,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.93, 22,437.41 and 5,095.91 is: 7,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.93 : 22,437.41 = 5,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.93/22,437.41 = 5,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.93x = 22,437.41 × 5,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.93x = 114,338,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,338,884.33/14,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.03

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