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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.66, 22,301.94 and 5,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.66, 22,301.94 and 5,004.70 is: 7,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.66 : 22,301.94 = 5,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.66/22,301.94 = 5,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.66x = 22,301.94 × 5,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.66x = 111,614,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,614,519.12/14,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.21

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