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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.01, 22,310.08 and 5,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.01, 22,310.08 and 5,014.11 is: 7,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.01 : 22,310.08 = 5,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.01/22,310.08 = 5,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.01x = 22,310.08 × 5,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.01x = 111,865,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,865,223.12/14,872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.86

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