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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.20, 22,300.80 and 5,005.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.20, 22,300.80 and 5,005.65 is: 7,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.20 : 22,300.80 = 5,005.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.20/22,300.80 = 5,005.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.20x = 22,300.80 × 5,005.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.20x = 111,629,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,629,999.52/14,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.48

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