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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.52, 22,478.26 and 4,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.52, 22,478.26 and 4,041.52 is: 6,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.52 : 22,478.26 = 4,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.52/22,478.26 = 4,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.52x = 22,478.26 × 4,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.52x = 90,846,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,846,337.36/14,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.27

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