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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.98, 22,453.28 and 5,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.98, 22,453.28 and 5,611.76 is: 8,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.98 : 22,453.28 = 5,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.98/22,453.28 = 5,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.98x = 22,453.28 × 5,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.98x = 126,002,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,002,418.57/14,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.07

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