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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.98, 22,056.51 and 5,476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.98, 22,056.51 and 5,476.82 is: 8,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.98 : 22,056.51 = 5,476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.98/22,056.51 = 5,476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.98x = 22,056.51 × 5,476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.98x = 120,799,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,799,535.10/14,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.41

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