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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.11, 22,307.22 and 5,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.11, 22,307.22 and 5,012.20 is: 7,519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.11 : 22,307.22 = 5,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.11/22,307.22 = 5,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.11x = 22,307.22 × 5,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.11x = 111,808,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,808,352.80/14,870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.00

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