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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.52, 21,996.33 and 5,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.52, 21,996.33 and 5,177.08 is: 7,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.52 : 21,996.33 = 5,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.52/21,996.33 = 5,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.52x = 21,996.33 × 5,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.52x = 113,876,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,876,768.20/14,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.82

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