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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.68, 22,306.44 and 5,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.68, 22,306.44 and 5,007.71 is: 7,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.68 : 22,306.44 = 5,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.68/22,306.44 = 5,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.68x = 22,306.44 × 5,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.68x = 111,704,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,704,071.12/14,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.71

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