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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.83, 22,009.49 and 5,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.83, 22,009.49 and 5,316.27 is: 7,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.83 : 22,009.49 = 5,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.83/22,009.49 = 5,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.83x = 22,009.49 × 5,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.83x = 117,008,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,008,302.22/14,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.03

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