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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.16, 22,313.82 and 5,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.16, 22,313.82 and 5,014.76 is: 7,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.16 : 22,313.82 = 5,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.16/22,313.82 = 5,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.16x = 22,313.82 × 5,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.16x = 111,898,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,898,451.98/14,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.50

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