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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.84, 22,332.24 and 5,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.84, 22,332.24 and 5,028.90 is: 7,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.84 : 22,332.24 = 5,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.84/22,332.24 = 5,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.84x = 22,332.24 × 5,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.84x = 112,306,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306,601.74/14,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.02

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