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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.56, 22,369.77 and 5,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.56, 22,369.77 and 5,051.97 is: 7,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.56 : 22,369.77 = 5,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.56/22,369.77 = 5,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.56x = 22,369.77 × 5,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.56x = 113,011,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,011,406.95/14,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.78

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