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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.50, 22,494.36 and 5,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.50, 22,494.36 and 5,761.50 is: 8,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.50 : 22,494.36 = 5,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.50/22,494.36 = 5,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.50x = 22,494.36 × 5,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.50x = 129,601,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,601,255.14/14,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.68

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