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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.29, 22,014.43 and 5,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.29, 22,014.43 and 5,316.08 is: 7,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.29 : 22,014.43 = 5,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.29/22,014.43 = 5,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.29x = 22,014.43 × 5,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.29x = 117,030,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,030,501.41/14,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.12

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