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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.79, 22,297.48 and 5,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.79, 22,297.48 and 5,001.75 is: 7,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.79 : 22,297.48 = 5,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.79/22,297.48 = 5,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.79x = 22,297.48 × 5,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.79x = 111,526,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,526,408.09/14,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.73

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