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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.72, 22,367.76 and 5,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.72, 22,367.76 and 5,051.52 is: 7,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.72 : 22,367.76 = 5,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.72/22,367.76 = 5,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.72x = 22,367.76 × 5,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.72x = 112,991,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,991,187.00/14,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.85

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