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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.83, 22,010.99 and 5,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.83, 22,010.99 and 5,317.27 is: 7,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.83 : 22,010.99 = 5,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.83/22,010.99 = 5,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.83x = 22,010.99 × 5,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.83x = 117,038,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,038,376.80/14,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.54

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