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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.04, 22,492.32 and 5,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.04, 22,492.32 and 5,134 is: 7,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.04 : 22,492.32 = 5,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.04/22,492.32 = 5,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.04x = 22,492.32 × 5,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.04x = 115,475,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,475,570.88/14,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.40

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