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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864, 22,297.44 and 5,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864, 22,297.44 and 5,005.76 is: 7,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864 : 22,297.44 = 5,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864/22,297.44 = 5,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864x = 22,297.44 × 5,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864x = 111,615,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,615,633.25/14,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.12

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