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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.82, 22,497.17 and 5,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.82, 22,497.17 and 5,135.09 is: 7,703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.82 : 22,497.17 = 5,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.82/22,497.17 = 5,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.82x = 22,497.17 × 5,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.82x = 115,524,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,524,854.53/14,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,703.81

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