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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.59, 21,872.88 and 5,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.59, 21,872.88 and 5,222.24 is: 7,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.59 : 21,872.88 = 5,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.59/21,872.88 = 5,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.59x = 21,872.88 × 5,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.59x = 114,225,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,225,319.49/14,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.53

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