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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.88, 22,013.82 and 5,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.88, 22,013.82 and 5,317.14 is: 7,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.88 : 22,013.82 = 5,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.88/22,013.82 = 5,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.88x = 22,013.82 × 5,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.88x = 117,050,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,050,562.87/14,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.71

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