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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.14, 22,310.27 and 5,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.14, 22,310.27 and 5,014.24 is: 7,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.14 : 22,310.27 = 5,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.14/22,310.27 = 5,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.14x = 22,310.27 × 5,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.14x = 111,868,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,868,979.93/14,872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.05

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