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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.56, 22,303.26 and 5,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.56, 22,303.26 and 5,005.58 is: 7,509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.56 : 22,303.26 = 5,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.56/22,303.26 = 5,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.56x = 22,303.26 × 5,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.56x = 111,640,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,640,752.19/14,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.52

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