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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.99, 22,059.30 and 5,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.99, 22,059.30 and 5,220.09 is: 7,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.99 : 22,059.30 = 5,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.99/22,059.30 = 5,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.99x = 22,059.30 × 5,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.99x = 115,151,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,151,531.34/14,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.59

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