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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.67, 22,013.72 and 5,319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.67, 22,013.72 and 5,319.10 is: 7,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.67 : 22,013.72 = 5,319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.67/22,013.72 = 5,319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.67x = 22,013.72 × 5,319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.67x = 117,093,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,093,041.39/14,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.26

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