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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.80, 22,017.36 and 5,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.80, 22,017.36 and 5,317.52 is: 7,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.80 : 22,017.36 = 5,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.80/22,017.36 = 5,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.80x = 22,017.36 × 5,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.80x = 117,077,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,077,752.15/14,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.06

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