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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.91, 22,308.78 and 5,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.91, 22,308.78 and 5,018.76 is: 7,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.91 : 22,308.78 = 5,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.91/22,308.78 = 5,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.91x = 22,308.78 × 5,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.91x = 111,962,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,962,412.71/14,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.88

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