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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.44, 22,016.94 and 5,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.44, 22,016.94 and 5,315.46 is: 7,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.44 : 22,016.94 = 5,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.44/22,016.94 = 5,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.44x = 22,016.94 × 5,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.44x = 117,030,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,030,163.89/14,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.02

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