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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.74, 22,309.96 and 5,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.74, 22,309.96 and 5,012.98 is: 7,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.74 : 22,309.96 = 5,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.74/22,309.96 = 5,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.74x = 22,309.96 × 5,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.74x = 111,839,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,839,383.28/14,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.25

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