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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.91, 22,313.95 and 5,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.91, 22,313.95 and 5,015.28 is: 7,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.91 : 22,313.95 = 5,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.91/22,313.95 = 5,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.91x = 22,313.95 × 5,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.91x = 111,910,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,910,707.16/14,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.95

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