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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.56, 22,304.76 and 5,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.56, 22,304.76 and 5,006.58 is: 7,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.56 : 22,304.76 = 5,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.56/22,304.76 = 5,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.56x = 22,304.76 × 5,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.56x = 111,670,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,670,565.32/14,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.02

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