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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.56, 22,490.64 and 5,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.56, 22,490.64 and 5,134.08 is: 7,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.56 : 22,490.64 = 5,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.56/22,490.64 = 5,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.56x = 22,490.64 × 5,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.56x = 115,468,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,468,745.01/14,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.74

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