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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.62, 22,361.27 and 5,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.62, 22,361.27 and 5,042.25 is: 7,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.62 : 22,361.27 = 5,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.62/22,361.27 = 5,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.62x = 22,361.27 × 5,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.62x = 112,751,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751,088.45/14,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.33

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