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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.72, 22,494.48 and 5,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.72, 22,494.48 and 5,137.60 is: 7,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.72 : 22,494.48 = 5,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.72/22,494.48 = 5,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.72x = 22,494.48 × 5,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.72x = 115,567,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567,640.45/14,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,705.17

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