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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.36, 22,309.10 and 5,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.36, 22,309.10 and 5,013.46 is: 7,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.36 : 22,309.10 = 5,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.36/22,309.10 = 5,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.36x = 22,309.10 × 5,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.36x = 111,845,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,845,643.87/14,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.88

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