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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.46, 22,002.68 and 5,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.46, 22,002.68 and 5,315.30 is: 7,968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.46 : 22,002.68 = 5,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.46/22,002.68 = 5,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.46x = 22,002.68 × 5,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.46x = 116,950,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,950,845.00/14,677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,968.06

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