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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.76, 22,008.32 and 5,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.76, 22,008.32 and 5,311.48 is: 7,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.76 : 22,008.32 = 5,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.76/22,008.32 = 5,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.76x = 22,008.32 × 5,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.76x = 116,896,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,896,751.51/14,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,968.01

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