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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.41, 22,014.98 and 5,317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.41, 22,014.98 and 5,317.67 is: 7,974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.41 : 22,014.98 = 5,317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.41/22,014.98 = 5,317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.41x = 22,014.98 × 5,317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.41x = 117,068,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,068,372.11/14,680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.46

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