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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.21, 22,299.99 and 5,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.21, 22,299.99 and 5,001.13 is: 7,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.21 : 22,299.99 = 5,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.21/22,299.99 = 5,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.21x = 22,299.99 × 5,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.21x = 111,525,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,525,148.99/14,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.43

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