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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.56, 22,299.13 and 5,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.56, 22,299.13 and 5,003.06 is: 7,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.56 : 22,299.13 = 5,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.56/22,299.13 = 5,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.56x = 22,299.13 × 5,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.56x = 111,563,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,563,885.34/14,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.36

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