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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.58, 22,469.01 and 5,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.58, 22,469.01 and 5,114.55 is: 7,672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.58 : 22,469.01 = 5,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.58/22,469.01 = 5,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.58x = 22,469.01 × 5,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.58x = 114,918,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,918,762.75/14,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.72

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