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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.59, 22,457.37 and 5,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.59, 22,457.37 and 5,110.05 is: 7,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.59 : 22,457.37 = 5,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.59/22,457.37 = 5,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.59x = 22,457.37 × 5,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.59x = 114,758,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,758,283.57/14,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.07

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