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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.54, 22,474.44 and 5,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.54, 22,474.44 and 5,625.18 is: 8,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.54 : 22,474.44 = 5,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.54/22,474.44 = 5,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.54x = 22,474.44 × 5,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.54x = 126,422,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,422,770.40/14,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.32

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