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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.83, 22,469.39 and 5,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.83, 22,469.39 and 5,114.80 is: 7,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.83 : 22,469.39 = 5,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.83/22,469.39 = 5,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.83x = 22,469.39 × 5,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.83x = 114,926,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,926,298.05/14,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.09

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