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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.98, 22,314.53 and 5,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.98, 22,314.53 and 5,017.08 is: 7,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.98 : 22,314.53 = 5,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.98/22,314.53 = 5,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.98x = 22,314.53 × 5,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.98x = 111,953,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,953,782.17/14,874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.31

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