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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.54, 22,298.03 and 5,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.54, 22,298.03 and 5,001.17 is: 7,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.54 : 22,298.03 = 5,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.54/22,298.03 = 5,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.54x = 22,298.03 × 5,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.54x = 111,516,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,516,102.20/14,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.16

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