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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.76, 22,466.64 and 5,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.76, 22,466.64 and 5,117.12 is: 7,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.76 : 22,466.64 = 5,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.76/22,466.64 = 5,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.76x = 22,466.64 × 5,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.76x = 114,964,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,964,492.88/14,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.68

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