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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.48, 22,303.52 and 5,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.48, 22,303.52 and 5,005.98 is: 7,509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.48 : 22,303.52 = 5,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.48/22,303.52 = 5,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.48x = 22,303.52 × 5,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.48x = 111,650,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,650,950.02/14,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.75

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