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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.41, 22,476.56 and 5,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.41, 22,476.56 and 5,126.93 is: 7,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.41 : 22,476.56 = 5,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.41/22,476.56 = 5,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.41x = 22,476.56 × 5,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.41x = 115,235,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,235,822.46/14,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.25

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