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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.36, 22,466.60 and 5,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.36, 22,466.60 and 5,114.76 is: 7,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.36 : 22,466.60 = 5,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.36/22,466.60 = 5,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.36x = 22,466.60 × 5,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.36x = 114,911,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,911,267.02/14,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.36

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