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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.93, 22,438.91 and 5,096.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.93, 22,438.91 and 5,096.91 is: 7,645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.93 : 22,438.91 = 5,096.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.93/22,438.91 = 5,096.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.93x = 22,438.91 × 5,096.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.93x = 114,369,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369,104.77/14,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.54

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