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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.76, 22,305.72 and 5,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.76, 22,305.72 and 5,009.04 is: 7,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.76 : 22,305.72 = 5,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.76/22,305.72 = 5,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.76x = 22,305.72 × 5,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.76x = 111,730,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,730,243.71/14,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.92

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