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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.73, 22,459.65 and 5,108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.73, 22,459.65 and 5,108.36 is: 7,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.73 : 22,459.65 = 5,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.73/22,459.65 = 5,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.73x = 22,459.65 × 5,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.73x = 114,731,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,731,977.67/14,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.24

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