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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.76, 22,301.11 and 5,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.76, 22,301.11 and 5,009.14 is: 7,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.76 : 22,301.11 = 5,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.76/22,301.11 = 5,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.76x = 22,301.11 × 5,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.76x = 111,709,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,709,382.15/14,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.99

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