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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.25, 22,302.78 and 5,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.25, 22,302.78 and 5,005.26 is: 7,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.25 : 22,302.78 = 5,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.25/22,302.78 = 5,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.25x = 22,302.78 × 5,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.25x = 111,631,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,631,212.62/14,866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.04

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