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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.09, 22,475.76 and 5,119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.09, 22,475.76 and 5,119.05 is: 7,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.09 : 22,475.76 = 5,119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.09/22,475.76 = 5,119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.09x = 22,475.76 × 5,119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.09x = 115,054,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,054,539.23/14,982.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.47

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