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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.96, 22,012.62 and 5,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.96, 22,012.62 and 5,319.60 is: 7,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.96 : 22,012.62 = 5,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.96/22,012.62 = 5,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.96x = 22,012.62 × 5,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.96x = 117,098,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,098,333.35/14,679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.75

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