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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.87, 22,302.22 and 5,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.87, 22,302.22 and 5,004.89 is: 7,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.87 : 22,302.22 = 5,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.87/22,302.22 = 5,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.87x = 22,302.22 × 5,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.87x = 111,620,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,620,157.86/14,865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.48

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