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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.83, 22,492.18 and 5,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.83, 22,492.18 and 5,001.10 is: 7,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.83 : 22,492.18 = 5,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.83/22,492.18 = 5,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.83x = 22,492.18 × 5,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.83x = 112,485,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,485,587.47/14,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.12

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