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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.05, 22,498.47 and 5,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.05, 22,498.47 and 5,004.58 is: 7,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.05 : 22,498.47 = 5,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.05/22,498.47 = 5,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.05x = 22,498.47 × 5,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.05x = 112,595,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,595,392.99/14,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.83

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