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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.83, 22,465.24 and 5,116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.83, 22,465.24 and 5,116.19 is: 7,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.83 : 22,465.24 = 5,116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.83/22,465.24 = 5,116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.83x = 22,465.24 × 5,116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.83x = 114,936,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,936,311.12/14,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.27

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