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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.88, 22,302.62 and 5,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.88, 22,302.62 and 5,007.48 is: 7,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.88 : 22,302.62 = 5,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.88/22,302.62 = 5,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.88x = 22,302.62 × 5,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.88x = 111,679,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679,923.60/14,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.49

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