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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.62, 22,301.85 and 5,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.62, 22,301.85 and 5,004.64 is: 7,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.62 : 22,301.85 = 5,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.62/22,301.85 = 5,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.62x = 22,301.85 × 5,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.62x = 111,612,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,612,594.05/14,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.10

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