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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.65, 22,464.45 and 5,126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.65, 22,464.45 and 5,126.58 is: 7,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.65 : 22,464.45 = 5,126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.65/22,464.45 = 5,126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.65x = 22,464.45 × 5,126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.65x = 115,165,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,165,800.08/14,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.48

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