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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.03, 22,463.91 and 5,742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.03, 22,463.91 and 5,742.03 is: 8,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.03 : 22,463.91 = 5,742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.03/22,463.91 = 5,742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.03x = 22,463.91 × 5,742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.03x = 128,988,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,988,445.14/14,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.99

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