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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.44, 22,312.50 and 5,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.44, 22,312.50 and 5,021.26 is: 7,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.44 : 22,312.50 = 5,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.44/22,312.50 = 5,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.44x = 22,312.50 × 5,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.44x = 112,036,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,036,863.75/14,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.61

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