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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.51, 22,473.77 and 5,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.51, 22,473.77 and 5,121.88 is: 7,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.51 : 22,473.77 = 5,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.51/22,473.77 = 5,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.51x = 22,473.77 × 5,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.51x = 115,107,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,107,953.09/14,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.82

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