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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.42, 22,322.97 and 5,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.42, 22,322.97 and 5,023.14 is: 7,532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.42 : 22,322.97 = 5,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.42/22,322.97 = 5,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.42x = 22,322.97 × 5,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.42x = 112,131,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,131,403.53/14,886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.46

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