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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.30, 22,464.45 and 5,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.30, 22,464.45 and 5,114.10 is: 7,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.30 : 22,464.45 = 5,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.30/22,464.45 = 5,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.30x = 22,464.45 × 5,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.30x = 114,885,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,885,443.75/14,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.15

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