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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.76, 22,313.92 and 5,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.76, 22,313.92 and 5,012.72 is: 7,520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.76 : 22,313.92 = 5,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.76/22,313.92 = 5,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.76x = 22,313.92 × 5,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.76x = 111,853,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,853,433.06/14,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.19

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