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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.93, 22,299.70 and 5,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.93, 22,299.70 and 5,003.44 is: 7,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.93 : 22,299.70 = 5,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.93/22,299.70 = 5,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.93x = 22,299.70 × 5,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.93x = 111,575,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,575,074.45/14,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.93

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