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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.88, 22,397.60 and 5,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.88, 22,397.60 and 5,072.22 is: 7,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.88 : 22,397.60 = 5,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.88/22,397.60 = 5,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.88x = 22,397.60 × 5,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.88x = 113,605,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,605,554.67/14,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.75

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