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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.89, 22,311.39 and 5,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.89, 22,311.39 and 5,014.99 is: 7,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.89 : 22,311.39 = 5,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.89/22,311.39 = 5,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.89x = 22,311.39 × 5,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.89x = 111,891,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,891,397.74/14,872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.18

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