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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.05, 22,310.13 and 5,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.05, 22,310.13 and 5,014.14 is: 7,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.05 : 22,310.13 = 5,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.05/22,310.13 = 5,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.05x = 22,310.13 × 5,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.05x = 111,866,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,866,158.48/14,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.91

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