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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.57, 22,451.88 and 5,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.57, 22,451.88 and 5,103.20 is: 7,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.57 : 22,451.88 = 5,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.57/22,451.88 = 5,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.57x = 22,451.88 × 5,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.57x = 114,576,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,576,509.28/14,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.49

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