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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.40, 22,297.53 and 5,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.40, 22,297.53 and 5,011.27 is: 7,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.40 : 22,297.53 = 5,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.40/22,297.53 = 5,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.40x = 22,297.53 × 5,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.40x = 111,738,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,738,878.02/14,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.66

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