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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.53, 22,311.09 and 5,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.53, 22,311.09 and 5,011.02 is: 7,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.53 : 22,311.09 = 5,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.53/22,311.09 = 5,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.53x = 22,311.09 × 5,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.53x = 111,801,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801,318.21/14,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.30

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