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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.59, 22,483.33 and 5,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.59, 22,483.33 and 5,125.85 is: 7,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.59 : 22,483.33 = 5,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.59/22,483.33 = 5,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.59x = 22,483.33 × 5,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.59x = 115,246,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,246,220.47/14,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.96

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