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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.76, 22,016.85 and 5,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.76, 22,016.85 and 5,321.19 is: 7,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.76 : 22,016.85 = 5,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.76/22,016.85 = 5,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.76x = 22,016.85 × 5,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.76x = 117,155,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,155,842.05/14,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.40

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