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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.27, 22,374.97 and 5,057.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.27, 22,374.97 and 5,057.33 is: 7,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.27 : 22,374.97 = 5,057.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.27/22,374.97 = 5,057.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.27x = 22,374.97 × 5,057.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.27x = 113,157,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157,482.51/14,918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.16

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