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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.33, 21,997.54 and 5,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.33, 21,997.54 and 5,177.89 is: 7,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.33 : 21,997.54 = 5,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.33/21,997.54 = 5,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.33x = 21,997.54 × 5,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.33x = 113,900,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,900,842.39/14,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.03

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