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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.42, 22,014.84 and 5,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.42, 22,014.84 and 5,319.84 is: 7,980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.42 : 22,014.84 = 5,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.42/22,014.84 = 5,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.42x = 22,014.84 × 5,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.42x = 117,115,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,115,426.43/14,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.38

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