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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.46, 22,005.68 and 5,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.46, 22,005.68 and 5,317.30 is: 7,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.46 : 22,005.68 = 5,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.46/22,005.68 = 5,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.46x = 22,005.68 × 5,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.46x = 117,010,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,010,802.26/14,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.06

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