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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.48, 22,332.61 and 5,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.48, 22,332.61 and 5,026.46 is: 7,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.48 : 22,332.61 = 5,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.48/22,332.61 = 5,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.48x = 22,332.61 × 5,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.48x = 112,253,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,253,865.48/14,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.66

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