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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.51, 22,475.27 and 5,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.51, 22,475.27 and 5,122.88 is: 7,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.51 : 22,475.27 = 5,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.51/22,475.27 = 5,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.51x = 22,475.27 × 5,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.51x = 115,138,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,138,111.18/14,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.32

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