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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.41, 22,472.99 and 5,132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.41, 22,472.99 and 5,132.31 is: 7,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.41 : 22,472.99 = 5,132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.41/22,472.99 = 5,132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.41x = 22,472.99 × 5,132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.41x = 115,338,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,338,325.65/14,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.04

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