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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.83, 22,448.73 and 5,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.83, 22,448.73 and 5,101.76 is: 7,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.83 : 22,448.73 = 5,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.83/22,448.73 = 5,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.83x = 22,448.73 × 5,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.83x = 114,528,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,528,032.76/14,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.61

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