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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985, 22,478.58 and 5,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985, 22,478.58 and 5,751 is: 8,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985 : 22,478.58 = 5,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985/22,478.58 = 5,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985x = 22,478.58 × 5,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985x = 129,274,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,274,313.58/14,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.91

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