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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.01, 22,462.38 and 5,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.01, 22,462.38 and 5,741.01 is: 8,611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.01 : 22,462.38 = 5,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.01/22,462.38 = 5,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.01x = 22,462.38 × 5,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.01x = 128,956,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,956,748.20/14,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.46

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