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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.38, 22,013.07 and 5,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.38, 22,013.07 and 5,316.64 is: 7,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.38 : 22,013.07 = 5,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.38/22,013.07 = 5,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.38x = 22,013.07 × 5,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.38x = 117,035,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,035,568.48/14,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.96

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