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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.46, 22,297.52 and 5,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.46, 22,297.52 and 5,008.66 is: 7,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.46 : 22,297.52 = 5,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.46/22,297.52 = 5,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.46x = 22,297.52 × 5,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.46x = 111,680,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,680,671.48/14,874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.22

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