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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.72, 22,330.08 and 5,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.72, 22,330.08 and 5,026 is: 7,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.72 : 22,330.08 = 5,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.72/22,330.08 = 5,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.72x = 22,330.08 × 5,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.72x = 112,230,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,230,982.08/14,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.00

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