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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.70, 22,302.54 and 5,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.70, 22,302.54 and 5,009.76 is: 7,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.70 : 22,302.54 = 5,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.70/22,302.54 = 5,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.70x = 22,302.54 × 5,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.70x = 111,730,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,730,372.79/14,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.46

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