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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.66, 22,298.98 and 5,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.66, 22,298.98 and 5,508.04 is: 8,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.66 : 22,298.98 = 5,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.66/22,298.98 = 5,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.66x = 22,298.98 × 5,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.66x = 122,823,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823,673.80/14,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.24

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