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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.20, 22,304.79 and 5,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.20, 22,304.79 and 5,011.26 is: 7,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.20 : 22,304.79 = 5,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.20/22,304.79 = 5,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.20x = 22,304.79 × 5,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.20x = 111,775,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,775,101.94/14,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.71

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