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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.51, 22,451.13 and 5,733.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.51, 22,451.13 and 5,733.51 is: 8,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.51 : 22,451.13 = 5,733.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.51/22,451.13 = 5,733.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.51x = 22,451.13 × 5,733.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.51x = 128,723,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,723,778.37/14,967.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.21

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