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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.58, 22,302.91 and 5,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.58, 22,302.91 and 5,014.78 is: 7,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.58 : 22,302.91 = 5,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.58/22,302.91 = 5,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.58x = 22,302.91 × 5,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.58x = 111,844,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,844,106.18/14,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.18

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