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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.98, 22,302.77 and 5,005.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.98, 22,302.77 and 5,005.49 is: 7,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.98 : 22,302.77 = 5,005.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.98/22,302.77 = 5,005.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.98x = 22,302.77 × 5,005.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.98x = 111,636,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636,292.21/14,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.01

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