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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.55, 22,499.22 and 5,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.55, 22,499.22 and 5,005.08 is: 7,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.55 : 22,499.22 = 5,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.55/22,499.22 = 5,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.55x = 22,499.22 × 5,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.55x = 112,610,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,610,396.04/14,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.58

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