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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.93, 22,436.90 and 5,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.93, 22,436.90 and 5,096.99 is: 7,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.93 : 22,436.90 = 5,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.93/22,436.90 = 5,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.93x = 22,436.90 × 5,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.93x = 114,360,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,360,654.93/14,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.49

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