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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.72, 22,126.86 and 5,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.72, 22,126.86 and 5,517 is: 8,275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.72 : 22,126.86 = 5,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.72/22,126.86 = 5,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.72x = 22,126.86 × 5,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.72x = 122,073,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,073,886.62/14,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.23

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