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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.83, 22,465.79 and 5,615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.83, 22,465.79 and 5,615.90 is: 8,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.83 : 22,465.79 = 5,615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.83/22,465.79 = 5,615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.83x = 22,465.79 × 5,615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.83x = 126,165,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,165,601.98/14,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.05

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