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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.03, 22,307.96 and 5,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.03, 22,307.96 and 5,013.33 is: 7,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.03 : 22,307.96 = 5,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.03/22,307.96 = 5,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.03x = 22,307.96 × 5,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.03x = 111,837,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,837,165.11/14,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.47

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