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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.69, 22,320.97 and 5,020.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.69, 22,320.97 and 5,020.79 is: 7,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.69 : 22,320.97 = 5,020.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.69/22,320.97 = 5,020.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.69x = 22,320.97 × 5,020.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.69x = 112,068,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068,778.81/14,878.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.17

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