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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.60, 22,494.09 and 5,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.60, 22,494.09 and 5,002.52 is: 7,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.60 : 22,494.09 = 5,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.60/22,494.09 = 5,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.60x = 22,494.09 × 5,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.60x = 112,527,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,527,135.11/14,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.01

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