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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.19, 22,464.96 and 5,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.19, 22,464.96 and 5,119.40 is: 7,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.19 : 22,464.96 = 5,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.19/22,464.96 = 5,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.19x = 22,464.96 × 5,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.19x = 115,007,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,007,181.99/14,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.88

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