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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.98, 22,451.78 and 5,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.98, 22,451.78 and 5,610.76 is: 8,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.98 : 22,451.78 = 5,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.98/22,451.78 = 5,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.98x = 22,451.78 × 5,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.98x = 125,971,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,971,549.15/14,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.57

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