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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.52, 22,498.88 and 5,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.52, 22,498.88 and 5,764.52 is: 8,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.52 : 22,498.88 = 5,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.52/22,498.88 = 5,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.52x = 22,498.88 × 5,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.52x = 129,695,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,695,243.74/14,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.20

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