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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.90, 22,295.25 and 5,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.90, 22,295.25 and 5,002.62 is: 7,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.90 : 22,295.25 = 5,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.90/22,295.25 = 5,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.90x = 22,295.25 × 5,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.90x = 111,534,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,534,663.56/14,865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.72

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