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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.52, 22,302.08 and 5,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.52, 22,302.08 and 5,005.01 is: 7,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.52 : 22,302.08 = 5,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.52/22,302.08 = 5,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.52x = 22,302.08 × 5,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.52x = 111,621,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,621,996.89/14,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.28

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