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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.52, 22,010.70 and 5,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.52, 22,010.70 and 5,314.40 is: 7,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.52 : 22,010.70 = 5,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.52/22,010.70 = 5,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.52x = 22,010.70 × 5,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.52x = 116,973,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,973,664.08/14,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.75

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