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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.80, 22,451.70 and 5,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.80, 22,451.70 and 5,103.80 is: 7,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.80 : 22,451.70 = 5,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.80/22,451.70 = 5,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.80x = 22,451.70 × 5,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.80x = 114,588,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588,986.46/14,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.70

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